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Neisseria meningitidis 1

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Definition

a gram negative bacterium that can cause meningitis and other forms of meningococcal disease such as meningococcemia, a life-threatening sepsis.

Examples

  • 1.N. meningitidis is spread through saliva and respiratory secretions during coughing, sneezing, kissing, and chewing on toys.

Synonyms

  • a gram negative bacterium that can cause meningitis and other forms of meningococcal disease such as meningococcemia, a life-threatening sepsis.

  • a gram negative bacterium that can cause meningitis and other forms of meningococcal disease such as meningococcemia, a life-threatening sepsis.

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