..But do we make a distinction between a purpuric rash, and fine
petechiae? I have see 2 kids with a fine petechial rash on the face
today Both had been coughing and occasionally vomitting. Otherwise
well, I have not sent either in, nor given PenG. :-(
In message <002901c7868e$1cede820$ba5c6858@DEREK>, Margaret
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>The most recent meningococcus I saw was in a young boy with a few very
>untypical spots (they were slightly raised above the skin - small
>papules) which he'd had for 2-3 days. He'd vomited twice in the
>previous 24 hours and was complaining of a headache. He didn't look
>that unwell, but he was sleepy (though fully rousable). Something told
>me not to send him home, thank goodness. The meningococcus was
>confirmed on blood cultures - I hadn't given Pen V
>Margaret
>
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Chris Pearson
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