In winter a 3-year-old child has sharp rise of body temperature up to 40°C. Hemorrhagic rash is observed on the skin and mucosa. Bean-shaped gramnegative microorganisms situated in pairs are detected in the blood. What provisional diagnosis can be made?

Answer options

1. Gonorrhea
2. Diphtheria
3. Meningococcosis
4. Influenza
5. Scarlet fever

Explanation

In winter a 3-year-old child has sharp rise of body temperature up to 40°C. Hemorrhagic rash is observed on the skin and mucosa. Bean-shaped gramnegative microorganisms situated in pairs are detected in the blood. What provisional diagnosis can be made? A paired bean-shaped gram-negative organism is typical for Neisseria Meningitidis causing Meningococcosis.