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 a life-threatening condition. Although children are now being vaccinated against one for of meningitis, the infection can be caused by the other bacteria as well, so it is vital that all parents know the signs.

Signs of Meningitis

Signs of Septicemia

Other signs in babies

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 symptoms, seek medical help immediately.

The rash is the most telltale sign of meningitis / septicemia and The Tumbler test is the best way to identify the rash. Press a glass tumbler firmly against the rash. If you can see the rash through the glass then get medical help immediately (it is harder to see on dark skin so check paler areas).

Do not wait for the rash. It may be the last symptom to appear, and in some cases it may not even appear at all.

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