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What is the only host for meningococci?
What is the only host for meningococci?
Humans
How do meningococci resist phagocytosis by polymorphonuclear leukocytes?
How do meningococci resist phagocytosis by polymorphonuclear leukocytes?
By having a polysaccharide capsule
What are the three virulence factors of meningococci?
What are the three virulence factors of meningococci?
Endotoxin (LPS), immunoglobulin A protease, and polysaccharide capsule
What specimen is taken for culture and smear to diagnose meningococcal infection?
What specimen is taken for culture and smear to diagnose meningococcal infection?
What is the purpose of nasopharyngeal swab cultures in carrier surveys?
What is the purpose of nasopharyngeal swab cultures in carrier surveys?
What type of agar is used to culture cerebrospinal fluid (C.S.F.) specimens?
What type of agar is used to culture cerebrospinal fluid (C.S.F.) specimens?
What test is used to identify meningococcal polysaccharides?
What test is used to identify meningococcal polysaccharides?
What is the role of immunoglobulin A protease in meningococcal pathogenesis?
What is the role of immunoglobulin A protease in meningococcal pathogenesis?
How are meningococci transmitted between humans?
How are meningococci transmitted between humans?
What is the significance of Gram-stained smears of the sediment of centrifuged spinal fluid?
What is the significance of Gram-stained smears of the sediment of centrifuged spinal fluid?
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