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What is the outcome of 50% of meningococcal meningitis cases if left untreated?
What is the outcome of 50% of meningococcal meningitis cases if left untreated?
coma and death
What is the age group most affected by acute bacterial meningitis?
What is the age group most affected by acute bacterial meningitis?
children aged 1 month to 2 years
What is the primary mode of transmission of Neisseria meningitidis?
What is the primary mode of transmission of Neisseria meningitidis?
respiratory droplets from prolonged contact
What is the name of the vaccine that provides immunity to Haemophilus influenzae type b?
What is the name of the vaccine that provides immunity to Haemophilus influenzae type b?
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What are the potential lasting disabilities that can result from meningococcal meningitis?
What are the potential lasting disabilities that can result from meningococcal meningitis?
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What is the recommended treatment for bacterial meningitis?
What is the recommended treatment for bacterial meningitis?
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What is the age range of children that are most susceptible to Haemophilus influenzae meningitis?
What is the age range of children that are most susceptible to Haemophilus influenzae meningitis?
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What is the term for the inflammation of the meninges caused by the rapid multiplication of bacteria in the blood?
What is the term for the inflammation of the meninges caused by the rapid multiplication of bacteria in the blood?
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What is the name of the bacterium that can cause meningitis and pharyngitis?
What is the name of the bacterium that can cause meningitis and pharyngitis?
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What is the term for the infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, which can lead to meningitis?
What is the term for the infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, which can lead to meningitis?
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In what year was a vaccine licensed by the FDA to prevent Haemophilus influenzae meningitis?
In what year was a vaccine licensed by the FDA to prevent Haemophilus influenzae meningitis?
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What is the term for the symptoms that appear on the skin in patients with meningococcal infection, starting as bright-red patches and progressing to blue-black spots?
What is the term for the symptoms that appear on the skin in patients with meningococcal infection, starting as bright-red patches and progressing to blue-black spots?
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What are the three bacterial species capable of causing meningitis?
What are the three bacterial species capable of causing meningitis?
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What is the primary mode of transmission of Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)?
What is the primary mode of transmission of Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib)?
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What is the term for the life-threatening inflammation of the meninges caused by bacterial infection?
What is the term for the life-threatening inflammation of the meninges caused by bacterial infection?
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What is the term for the severe infection caused by Neisseria meningitidis, characterized by a hemorrhagic rash and fever?
What is the term for the severe infection caused by Neisseria meningitidis, characterized by a hemorrhagic rash and fever?
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What bacterial cell structures would facilitate (a) attachment to the nasopharynx and (b) survival in the bloodstream?
What bacterial cell structures would facilitate (a) attachment to the nasopharynx and (b) survival in the bloodstream?
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What is the purpose of vaccines for bacterial meningitis?
What is the purpose of vaccines for bacterial meningitis?
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