You are currently viewing Acute Meningococcemia Rash Mnemonic

Here is a quick mnemonic “MENINGES to remember about Acute Meningococcemia Rash

This can be valuable for patients as well as medical doctors, nurses & students doing their clinical rounds. You can also find it very useful for med exams like USMLE, NEET PG, FMGE, NExT & NCLEX exams

Acute Meningococcemia Rash : How To Remember Easily ?

 
  • M – Maculopapular lesions
  • E – Evolving into petechiae
  • N – Numerous and enlarging
  • I – Involved trunk and extremities
  • N – Neisseria meningitidis
  • G – Generally affects children
  • E – Individuals with asplenia or complement deficiency
  • S – Sometimes preceded by upper respiratory infection

 

Mnemonic : MENINGES

Dr. Arin Nandi

Passionate About Medical Science & Helping Future Doctors Achieve Top Ranks In Medical Exams. He is professionally a dentist as well as a public health expert from JIPMER (1), (2)working in health department
Author