Gangrenous Purpura and its Occurrence in Meningococcal Septicaemia

It is well-known that severe confluent purpura may result in death of the affected skin and sub- cutaneous tissues. This phenomenon, known as necrotic or gangrenous purpura, is, however, rare, and few cases have been recorded in this country. I wish to report the case of an infant who suffered and recovered from this condition, and also to discuss its aetiology and to describe the clinical features with special reference to the form encountered in meningococcal septicaemia.