University of Kent

ALT MENINGITIS SYMPTOMS: fever a very bad headache (this alone is not a reason to get medical help) being sick stiff neck dislike of bright lights rash (DO NOT wait for a rash to appear before seeking medical advice) confusion, delirium severe sleepiness, losing consciousness SEPTICAEMIA SYMPTOMS: fever and shivering severe pains and aches in limbs and joints cold hands and feet pale or blotchy skin very rapid or difficulty breathing diarrhoea, stomach cramps red or purple “blood spots” or blotchy rash on skin that does not fade under pressure – do the GLASS TEST. On dark skin, check other places such as the palms of the hands, soles of the feet, inside the mouth (roof), and the whites of the eyes confusion, delirium severe sleepiness, losing consciousness If you become worried about yourself, your child, or a friend, particularly if symptoms are getting worse, seek medical help urgently. EARLY TREATMENT CAN BE LIFE-SAVING.