The Best Laboratory Specimens for Definitive Diagnosis of Meningococcal Infections

question 26

Multiple Choice

The best laboratory specimens for definitive diagnosis of meningococcal infections are blood and:​

• A)​CSF
• B)​Saliva
• C)​Urine
• D)​Stool

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Definitions:

Cohort Effects

Variations in the characteristics or experiences of individuals caused by having been born in different time periods.

Sequential Research

A type of research methodology that involves collecting and analyzing data in a specific, predetermined sequence to address research objectives.

Multiple Cohorts

Groups of individuals often used in studies that are defined by sharing a particular characteristic or experience within defined time frames.

Over Time

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