homophiles influenza type B meningitis Flashcards
1
Q
morphology
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encapsulated gram - coccobacillus
2
Q
virulence factors
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capsule and IgA protease
3
Q
causes meningtis in
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babies and young children
4
Q
transmitted through
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contact with respiratory droplet
adult carriers
5
Q
bulging fontanelle
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gap between plates of infant’s skull
6
Q
signs and symptoms
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bulding fontanelle
may have a rigid body with arched back and head thrown backward
7
Q
vaccine
A
conjugate HiB vaccine has type b polysaccharide bound to bacterial protein
