RDX intoxication causing seizures and a widespread petechial rash mimicking meningococcaemia
Goldberg, DJ; Green, ST; Nathwani, D; McMenamin, J; Hamlet, N; Kennedy, DH
HERO ID
630085
Reference Type
Journal Article
Year
1992
Language
English
PMID
| HERO ID | 630085 |
|---|---|
| In Press | No |
| Year | 1992 |
| Title | RDX intoxication causing seizures and a widespread petechial rash mimicking meningococcaemia |
| Authors | Goldberg, DJ; Green, ST; Nathwani, D; McMenamin, J; Hamlet, N; Kennedy, DH |
| Journal | Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine |
| Volume | 85 |
| Issue | 3 |
| Page Numbers | 181 |
| Abstract | The cardinal signs of menigococcal septicaemia, a potentially lethal condition, is a widespread petechial rash, the development of which is a strong indication for immediate parenteral benzylpenicillin. Diagnostic confusion can occur, however. Reported here is a case of generalized petechial rash thought initially to be meningococcal in origin but ultimately found to be the result of a grand mal seizure induced by the ingestion of 'RDX', a plastic explosive constituent. |
| Pmid | 1556729 |
| Is Certified Translation | No |
| Dupe Override | No |
| Is Public | Yes |
| Language Text | English |
| Keyword | RDX; Plastic explosive; petechia; meningococcaemia |
| Is Qa | No |