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What is the typical incubation period of meningococcal disease?
What is the typical incubation period of meningococcal disease?
- 7-14 days
- 2-7 days (correct)
- 14-21 days
- 1-3 days
What is the primary mode of transmission of meningococcal disease?
What is the primary mode of transmission of meningococcal disease?
- Vector-borne transmission
- Direct contact with respiratory secretions (correct)
- Fomite transmission
- Contaminated food and water
Which age group has the highest incidence of meningococcal disease?
Which age group has the highest incidence of meningococcal disease?
- Adults over 40 years of age
- Young people aged 15-24 years
- Children under 10 years of age
- Children under 5 years of age (correct)
What is the percentage of the population that carries the meningococcus in the back of their throat or nose without causing any illness?
What is the percentage of the population that carries the meningococcus in the back of their throat or nose without causing any illness?
What is the number of deaths in the UK each year from Men B?
What is the number of deaths in the UK each year from Men B?
What is the typical seasonal variation of meningococcal disease?
What is the typical seasonal variation of meningococcal disease?
What is the secondary peak incidence of meningococcal disease in terms of age?
What is the secondary peak incidence of meningococcal disease in terms of age?
What is the characteristic of all licensed vaccines against meningococcal disease?
What is the characteristic of all licensed vaccines against meningococcal disease?
What is the complication of meningococcal disease that involves inflammation of the meninges?
What is the complication of meningococcal disease that involves inflammation of the meninges?
What is the mode of transmission that requires frequent or prolonged close contact?
What is the mode of transmission that requires frequent or prolonged close contact?
