3. Bacterial Meningitis The brain and spinal cord are encased by layers of tissue. These layers are called the meninges. Certain bacteria can cause an infection in these layers. This is called bacterial meningitis. www.mbhs.org
4. Gonococcemia: eMedicine Dermatology Gonococcemia is defined as the presence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae in the bloodstream, which can lead to the development of disseminated gonococcal infection (DGI). Gonorrhea is the second most often reported sexually transmitted disease (STD) in th... emedicine.medscape.com
5. Bug Bytes, March 14, 2001 - Minnesota Dept. of Health Three cases of invasive meningococcal disease have been reported in the last 2 weeks. The first, a 4-year old male, was initially reported as a suspect case when he was admitted to the hospital with purpura fulminans. His blood culture grew out Ne... www.health.state.mn.us
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