Waterhouse-Friderichsen syndrome is seen in
Correct Answer: Neisseria meningitidis
Description: Fulminant meningococcemia caused by Neisseria meningitidis is called Waterhouse Friderichsen syndrome. Fatal condition - characterized by shock, disseminated intravascular coagulation and multisystem failure. Meningococcal disease is ored by the deficiency of the terminal component (C5-C9). Reference: Textbook of Microbiology; Anathanarayan and panicker's; 10th edition; Page no: 232
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