Meningococcal Disease

Abstract: A 9 page overview of this concerning disease. The author describes the various manifestations of this disease and the organisms and contaminants which can cause it. Concentrating on the bacteria Neisseria meningiditis, this paper discusses transmission, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment as well as the potential for the various vaccines which exist. Bibliography lists 15 sources.

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Catagory: Disease, Treatment, & Epidemiology

Subcatagory: Medicine, Medical Issues, & Pharmacy

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