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During examination a 4-month-old child with meningococcemia presents with acrocyanosis, cold extremities, tachypnea, and thready pulse, blood pressure of 30/0 mm Hg. anuria, and sopor. What clinical syndrome is it?

Answer options

  1. Encephalic syndrome
  2. Neurotoxicosis
  3. Acute renal failure
  4. Exicosis
  5. Toxic shock syndrome
Correct answer

Toxic shock syndrome

Explanation

During examination a 4-month-old child with meningococcemia presents with acrocyanosis, cold extremities, tachypnea, and thready pulse, blood pressure of 30/0 mm Hg. anuria, and sopor. What clinical syndrome is it?

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