Condition
Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome
Andrey Nailor, M.D.Published 8 April 20051 min read
Key points
- Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome is adrenal gland failure due to bleeding into the adrenal gland.
- It is caused by severe meningococcal infection and is characterized by acute adrenal gland insufficiency and profound shock.
Definition
Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome is adrenal gland failure due to bleeding into the adrenal gland. It is caused by severe meningococcal infection and is characterized by acute adrenal gland insufficiency and profound shock. It is fatal if not treated immediately.
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Andrey Nailor, M.D.
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