Delayed Generalized Necrotic Purpuric Rash in a C6-deficient 12-year-old Girl Treated for Group W Meningococcal Disease

The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal
Jean GaschignardMichael Levy

Abstract

We report an unusual case of generalized necrotic purpuric rash that started 48 hours after the initiation of effective third-generation cephalosporin therapy to treat Neisseria meningitidis W infection in a 12-year-old girl. The course was favorable with no shock, and she recovered completely without sequelae. This infection revealed C6 deficiency in our patient.

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