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Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for Neisseria meningitidis infection?
Which of the following is NOT a risk factor for Neisseria meningitidis infection?
- Recent viral respiratory infection
- Close contact with an infected person
- Breastfeeding (correct)
- Active smoking
Which of the following statements about the outer membrane of Neisseria species is TRUE?
Which of the following statements about the outer membrane of Neisseria species is TRUE?
- It lacks outer membrane proteins (OMPs)
- It has a thick peptidoglycan layer
- It is highly resistant to complement-mediated lysis
- It contains lipopolysaccharide (LPS) with a core oligosaccharide but no O-antigen (correct)
Which of the following challenges is NOT associated with developing vaccines for Neisseria species?
Which of the following challenges is NOT associated with developing vaccines for Neisseria species?
- Lack of effective animal models
- High antigenic diversity
- Inability to induce long-lasting immunity
- Lack of understanding of virulence factors (correct)
How does the outer membrane of Neisseria species differ from that of Escherichia coli?
How does the outer membrane of Neisseria species differ from that of Escherichia coli?
Which of the following statements about the outer membrane of Haemophilus influenzae is TRUE?
Which of the following statements about the outer membrane of Haemophilus influenzae is TRUE?
What is the primary challenge in developing a universal vaccine against Neisseria meningitidis?
What is the primary challenge in developing a universal vaccine against Neisseria meningitidis?
Which of the following is a key difference between the outer membrane of Neisseria species and Escherichia coli?
Which of the following is a key difference between the outer membrane of Neisseria species and Escherichia coli?
Which of the following is a risk factor for Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection?
Which of the following is a risk factor for Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection?
Which of the following statements about the outer membrane of Neisseria species is FALSE?
Which of the following statements about the outer membrane of Neisseria species is FALSE?
Which of the following is a challenge in developing vaccines for Neisseria gonorrhoeae?
Which of the following is a challenge in developing vaccines for Neisseria gonorrhoeae?
