
Meningococcal Meningitis
📋Overview
Meningococcal meningitis is a serious bacterial infection of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord caused by Neisseria meningitidis. It is a form of bacterial meningitis distinguished by its causative organism. Prompt diagnosis and treatment are critical to reduce risk of severe complications or death.
Medical codes (for reference)
UMLS CUI: C0025294ICD-10-CM
A39.0
MeSH
D008585
SNOMED CT (US)
192644005
Codes are provided for reference and interoperability. They are not a diagnosis.
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