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What is the primary mode of transmission of meningococci?
By airborne droplets
What is the typical clinical presentation of carriers of meningococci?
Asymptomatic
What is the primary site of colonization for meningococci?
The membranes of the nasopharynx
What is the term for the spread of meningococci throughout the body?
Meningococcemia
What is the natural host for meningococci?
Humans
This quiz covers the biology of meningococci, their transmission through airborne droplets, and their ability to colonize the nasopharynx and cause infection in the human body.
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