Child affected by purpura fulminans in Ajaccio: all contact cases treated, indicating ARS

After emergency hospitalization baby at the hospital centerAjacciothen he was transferred by medical plane to Marseille for treatment meningococcal purpura fulminans On Friday, April 19, ARS reports that the child’s health condition is satisfactory. “improving a little”this Saturday, April 20th.

Purpura fulminans is a generalized infection caused by bacteria. meningococcus. This causes rapid deterioration of health and the appearance of red or purple spots. This vital emergency.

In total, ARS identified sixty contacts, including 31 children, in the child’s environment, particularly in the nursery where he was in care, an institution in Corsica du Sud. This Saturday ARS guarantees Corsica-Morning that all contact cases benefited yesterday, Friday, April 19th, or will benefit this Saturday, April 20th, from “Preventative treatment with antibiotics”WHO “allows us to prevent the occurrence of severe forms, break transmission chains and thereby limit the risks of epidemics.”

ARS also reminds you what to do if symptoms appear: first of all, be sure to call number 15. “Do not go to the emergency room or pharmacy without first contacting an ARS doctor or nurse.”.

Symptoms:

• severe headache (headache) accompanied by fever
• sensitivity to light (photophobia);
• neck stiffness, pain and fatigue;
• red or purple subcutaneous patches (purpura) on the body

Although vaccination week begins this Monday, April 22, ARS would like to remind you that vaccination against meningococcal meningitis C is mandatory and vaccination against meningococcal meningitis B is strongly recommended.