meningococcal meningitis Flashcards
1
Q
morphology
A
gram +
lancet-shaped diplococci
2
Q
transmission
A
contact with respiratory droplets
3
Q
virulence factors
A
capsule
produces choline-binding proteins (cbpA)
4
Q
signs and symptoms
A
similar to meningococcal meningitis
* distinguished by a lack of petechiae and endotoxic shock
5
Q
prevention
A
adult: capsular polysaccharide vaccine
infants and children: conjugate vaccine against 13 strains
