Which of the Following Statements About Neisseria Meningitis Is FALSE

question 14

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about Neisseria meningitis is FALSE?

• A) It is a gram- positive anaerobe.
• B) Its most distinguishing feature is a unique rash.
• C) It is typically transmitted by droplet aerosols or direct contact with secretions.
• D) It is encapsulated.
• E) A healthy carrier state can exist.

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Definitions:

Experiment Design

The planning of an experiment to ensure it adequately addresses the research question, including the selection of variables, participants, and methods of data collection and analysis.

Cross-sectional

A type of observational study that analyzes data collected from a population, or a representative subset, at a specific point in time.

Panel

A group of the same individuals retained to answer questions over time.

Cohort

A group of people defined most typically by having an event in common.