Invasive meningococcal disease presenting with tenosynovitis.

This article discusses a case of invasive meningococcal disease presenting with tenosynovitis, a rare manifestation of the infection. The patient, a 67-year-old man, experienced symptoms such as nausea, malaise, and swelling of his left wrist and ankle. The article emphasizes the importance of prompt recognition and antimicrobial therapy for invasive meningococcal disease, as the mortality rate can be significant. It also mentions the need for chemoprophylaxis for close contacts and highlights the importance of considering travel and sexual history when diagnosing and treating such cases. The article provides information on the epidemiology, clinical manifestations, and risk factors associated with invasive meningococcal disease. [Extracted from the article]