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What is the primary mode of transmission of meningococci?
What is the typical clinical presentation of carriers of meningococci?
What is the primary site of colonization for meningococci?
What is the term for the spread of meningococci throughout the body?
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What is the natural host for meningococci?
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Study Notes
Meningococcal Transmission and Colonization
- Humans are the only natural hosts for meningococci.
- Meningococci are transmitted through airborne droplets.
- The organisms colonize the membranes of the nasopharynx.
- Colonization of the nasopharynx leads to meningococci becoming part of the transient flora of the upper respiratory tract.
- Carriers of meningococci are usually asymptomatic.
Meningococcal Infection and Dissemination
- From the nasopharynx, meningococci can enter the bloodstream.
- Infection can spread to specific sites, such as the meninges or joints.
- Meningococci can also be disseminated throughout the body, causing meningococcemia.
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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.
