#1-5 CAUSATIVE ORGANISM: Neisseria meningitides Category: (i.e. bacteria, fungi,
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CAUSATIVE ORGANISM: Neisseria meningitides Category: (i.e. bacteria, fungi, protozoa, virus) Gram Rxs if bacteria: (if not bacteria, indicate Not Applicable) Unique/key characteristics: (i.e. capsule, cysts, endospores, AND key morphological information) DISEASE(s): (Use technically accurate name & if applicable common name) Specifics regarding transmission mechanism (i.e. vehicle, vector, any relevant info) SIGNS & SYMPTOMS: (specify if differences between male & female symptoms; any key age groups affected) TREATMENT (specify drugs used; any key factors in successful treatment; any resistance issues; cure rate; age differences) PREVENTION: (include if vaccine or not & who to be vaccinated; specific precautions to prevent contracting/spreading)Explanation / Answer
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1. Causative Organism : Neisseria meningitidis
Category: ( Bacteria)
Unique/ key characteristics : non-motile,encapsulated, produces endotoxins , Morphological information: grame negative bacteria, cocci.
2. Disease (S) : mode of transmission: Transmission occur by direct contact with respiratory droplets
3. Sign and Symptoms : 1. sudden onset of fever, 2. Headache, 3. Stiff neck, 4. Photophobia
4. Treatment:
Drug Resistances : susceptible to rifampin, pencillin G, sulfonamides.
5. Prevention: Purified capsular polysaccharide vaccine and protein-polysaccharides conjugated vaccine
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