Meningitis and Septicemia Last Updated on Saturday, 11 December
2010 17:36 Meningitis is an infection of the lining around the
brain and spinal cord. Septicemia is a blood poisoning by the
same germ. Both can develop very rapidly into life-threatening
conditions. Although children are now being vaccinated against
one form of meningitis, the infection can be caused by the other
bacteria as well, so it is vital that all parents know the
signs. See detailed section on Septicemia here:
www.familyhealthguide.co.uk/septicemia.html Signs of Meningitis
Signs of Septicemia (see detailed section on septicemia) Other
signs in babies Tense or bulging fontanel (soft spot on the
scalp) Blotchy skin Pale complexion Refusing to eat High pitched
or moaning cry Irritable when picked up Stiff body with jerky
movement or else floppy and lifeless Difficult to wake or
lethargic Symptoms can appear in any order and not every child
gets all the symptoms. If you are worried about someone who is
ill, or your child has some of these sy