Meningococcal disease can appear in several different forms as
meningitis, as septicaemia (blood poisoning), or as a
combination of both. Meningitis is not the same as meningococcal
disease. There are many different types of meningitis. It's the
more dangerous bacterial form which may appear as meningococcal
disease. of the stages of the distinctive meningococcal rash
(bleeding into the skin) which can be a critical symptom of
deadly septicemia (blood poisoning). seen cases where someone
has been well at breakfast - and dead by dinner!" Dr Clayton
Golledge, Microbiologist and Infectious Diseases disease is an
acute bacterial infection that can cause death within hours if
not recognised and treated in time. Although the majority of
victims will recover fully, 10% of those infected will die, and
around 20% will have permanent disabilities, ranging from
learning difficulties, sight and hearing problems, to liver and
kidney failure, scarring caused by skin grafts and loss of
fingers, toes and limbs. of the reason