Waterhouse-Friederichsen syndrome
Waterhouse-Friederichsen syndrome: Introduction
Waterhouse-Friederichsen syndrome: A rare syndrome that occurs as complication of septicemia (often due to meningococcal or pneumococcal infection) and involves blood coagulation in blood vessels, adrenal gland hemorrhages and ultimately kidney failure.
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Symptoms of Waterhouse-Friederichsen syndrome
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Waterhouse-Friederichsen syndrome: Complications
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Causes of Waterhouse-Friederichsen syndrome
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Prognosis for Waterhouse-Friederichsen syndrome
Prognosis for Waterhouse-Friederichsen syndrome:
death within two day without treatment
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