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Which of the following behaviors can contribute to the spread of meningococcal meningitis?
Which of the following behaviors can contribute to the spread of meningococcal meningitis?
- Using public restrooms
- Breathing polluted air
- Sharing drinks or utensils (correct)
- Eating contaminated food
What are the early symptoms of meningitis?
What are the early symptoms of meningitis?
- Muscle aches and fatigue
- Fever and headache (correct)
- Cough and sore throat
- Nausea and vomiting
Who is at a higher risk for meningitis?
Who is at a higher risk for meningitis?
- Pregnant women
- Adolescents and young adults (correct)
- Elderly individuals
- Children under 5 years old
How many different types of vaccinations are needed to prevent the most vaccine-preventable serogroups of meningococcal disease?
How many different types of vaccinations are needed to prevent the most vaccine-preventable serogroups of meningococcal disease?
What is the fatality rate for meningococcal disease?
What is the fatality rate for meningococcal disease?