A Devastating Loss: Understanding Meningococcal Septicemia After the Tragic Death of a 14-Year-Old
A Devastating Loss: Understanding Meningococcal Septicemia After the Tragic Death of a 14-Year-Old Hey friend, I just read something incredibly sad and wanted to share it with you, along with some important information. A 14-year-old boy, William, recently passed away from meningococcal septicemia, a rare but serious bacterial infection. It happened so fast – just days after showing symptoms. Meningococcal septicemia, also called meningococcemia, is a bloodstream infection caused by the bacteria Neisseria meningitidis. It’s not common, thankfully, but it’s…