Sharma, DYadav, J2026-04-232026-04-232014https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14572/5914D Sharma Department of Paediatrics, Pt.B.D.S PGIMS Rohtak, Haryana J Yadav Department of Paediatrics, Pt.B.D.S PGIMS Rohtak, HaryanaAbstract: Neonatal purpura fulminans is a rare, life-threatening condition of dermal microvascular thrombosis associated with DIC and perivascular hemorrhage in the newborn period associated with high morbidity and mortality [1]. Gram negative organisms and Staphylococcus species are the most common causes of the acute infectious type [2]. It may be congenital, as a result of protein C and S deficiency, or acquired due to severe infection. It is characterized by the rapid spread of symmetrical, bluish-black hemorrhages into the skin, affecting mainly the extensor surfaces of the extremities and showing a tendency to deep necrosis and the formation of sero-sanguineous bullae. The haemorrhagic areas are well defined and are surrounded by oedema. These lesions are accompanied by a high fever and intense systemic symptoms.en-USNeonatal purpura fulminansskin necrosisdisseminated intravascular coagulationArticle