Purpura Fulminans

A severe, rapidly fatal reaction occurring most commonly in children following an infectious illness. It is characterized by large, rapidly spreading skin hemorrhages, fever, or shock. Purpura fulminans often accompanies or is triggered by DISSEMINATED INTRAVASCULAR COAGULATION.

Year introduced: 2009

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Tree Number(s): C15.378.100.802.230, C23.550.414.950.230, C23.888.885.687.230

MeSH Unique ID: D055665

Entry Terms:

• Fulminans, Purpura

Previous Indexing:

• Purpura (1965-2008)
• Purpura, Schoenlein-Henoch (1995-2008)

See Also:

• Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation

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Diseases Category
Hemic and Lymphatic Diseases
Hematologic Diseases
Blood Coagulation Disorders
Purpura
Purpura Fulminans

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Diseases Category
Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
Pathologic Processes
Hemorrhage
Purpura
Purpura Fulminans

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Diseases Category
Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms
Signs and Symptoms
Skin Manifestations
Purpura
Purpura Fulminans