The symptoms of bacterial meningitis are a very high temperature, stiff neck, and a blotchy red or purple rash which does not fade when the side of a glass is pressed against it.

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The blotchy rash appears a few days later beginning on the face and spreading downwards over several days.

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It often has the appearance of a blotchy, lacy, red and brown rash, which may be itchy or burning at times.

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The blotchy rash appears a few days later, beginning on the face and spreading downwards to the rest of the body over several days.

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