WATERHOUSE-FRIDERICHSEN SYNDROME
WATERHOUSE-FRIDERICHSEN SYNDROME It is also known as HEMORRHAGIC ADRENALITIS / FULMINANT MENINGOCOCCEMIA It is defined as adrenal gland failure due to bleeding into the adrenal glands,commonly caused by severe bacterial. It is caused by Neisseria Meningitidis / Pseudomonas Leads to Sepsis DIC (Disseminated intravascular coagulation) → adrenal hemorrhage → leading to Addisonian crisis TREATMENT : I.V Hydrocortisone + Antibiotics + Fluid replacement