title: [Fever with a rash caused by chronic meningococcemia].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  Fever with a rash is a common clinical presentation, which can be caused by various medical conditions.
  
  
  METHODS
  A 14-year old boy presented at the outpatient clinic with a two-week history of fever, myalgia and purpuric skin lesions. Blood cultures showed an infection with Neisseria meningitidis. After antibiotic treatment, his symptoms resolved promptly.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Chronic meningococcemia is a rare manifestation of meningococcal infection and should be considered in patients with prolonged fever, purpuric skin lesions and joint involvement.
authors: Afd. Kindergeneeskunde: J.C. de Jonge, coassistent kindergeneeskunde; dr. K. Koop, aios kindergeneeskunde; drs. R. Nuboer, kinderarts.
authors: Jeroen Christiaan
authors: JC
authors: de Jonge
authors: Klaas
authors: K
authors: Koop
authors: Mente
authors: M
authors: Bousema
authors: Roos
authors: R
authors: Nuboer
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D016470:Bacteremia / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D002908:Chronic Disease; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D005076:Exanthema; D005334:Fever; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008589:Meningococcal Infections / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy; D009345:Neisseria meningitidis / Q000302:isolation & purification*
chemical_list: D000900:Anti-Bacterial Agents