infections
Meningococcal Infections
Prognosis for Meningococcal Infections
Overall, 4 to 6% of people who have meningococcal meningitis die. Up to 40% of people with severe meningococcal bloodstream infections and septic shock die. Of people who recover from meningococcal meningitis, 10 to 20% have serious complications, such as permanent hearing loss, intellectual disability, or seizures. Complications of bloodstream infections include gangrene of the fingers, toes, or limbs, which may require amputation. 