A simple test for meningococcal disease is to press a tumbler (drinking glass) over the rash and if it does not blanch (fade or pale in color), immediate medical treatment should be obtained.

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A simple test for meningococcal disease is to press a tumbler (drinking glass) over the rash and if it does not blanch (fade or pale in color), immediate medical treatment should be obtained.​

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This is a true statement. The absence of blanching when a glass is pressed against the rash is known as a positive meningococcal rash sign and is a medical emergency requiring prompt treatment.

A Simple Test for Meningococcal Disease Is to Press a Tumbler