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DIC (disseminated intravascular coagulation)

Overview Symptoms Treatment Prevention
Alternative Names:
Consumption coagulopathy
Prevention:
Get prompt treatment for conditions known to precipitate the disorder.
Blood clot formation
Blood clot formation
Meningococcemia on the calves
Meningococcemia on the calves
Meningococcemia on the leg
Meningococcemia on the leg
Meningococcemia associated purpura
Meningococcemia associated purpura
Blood clots
Blood clots
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