Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Why does meningitis kill people so quickly?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
Meningococcal diseas: Your reference is most likely meningococcal meningitis. It may lead to death in a very short time because it spreads to cause septicemia, spreading quickly through the blood stream to cause a generalized infection and releases a toxin which contributes to a collapse of the cardiovascular system.
Answered 9/29/2015
3.1k views
Thank
Related Questions
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
