" /> Meningococcal meningitis - CISMeF





ICD-11 code : 1C1C.0;

Preferred Label : Meningococcal meningitis;

ICD-11 definition : A condition of the meninges, caused by an infection with the gram-negative bacteria Neisseria meningitidis. This condition is characterized by high fever, stiff neck, severe headache, vomiting, purpura, photophobia, and sometimes chills, altered mental status, or seizures. Transmission is through haematogenous spread to the meninges after droplet transmission or direct contact. Confirmation is by identification of Neisseria meningitidis through a lumbar puncture, agglutination tests, or polymerase chain reaction.;

ICD-11 synonym : diplococcal meningitis; meningococcal cerebrospinal fever; meningococcal spinal meningitis; epidemic meningitis; meningococcal cerebrospinal infection; diplococcal spinal meningitis; meningococcal arachnoiditis; Meningitis due to Neisseria meningitidis; chronic meningococcal arachnoiditis; meningococcal cerebrospinal inflammation; meningococcal meninges infection; meningococcal meningeal infection;

ICD-11 inclusion : Meningitis due to Neisseria meningitidis;

Détails


Vous pouvez consulter :

A condition of the meninges, caused by an infection with the gram-negative bacteria Neisseria meningitidis. This condition is characterized by high fever, stiff neck, severe headache, vomiting, purpura, photophobia, and sometimes chills, altered mental status, or seizures. Transmission is through haematogenous spread to the meninges after droplet transmission or direct contact. Confirmation is by identification of Neisseria meningitidis through a lumbar puncture, agglutination tests, or polymerase chain reaction.

Nous contacter.
28/07/2025


[Accueil] [Haut de page]

© CHU de Rouen. Toute utilisation partielle ou totale de ce document doit mentionner la source.