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Neisseria meningitidis is a gram-negative diplococcus bacteria that can cause meningitis and sepsis. It is found normally in the nasopharynx but can spread to the bloodstream and brain. There are 12 serogroups classified by their capsular polysaccharides, with serogroups A, B, C being the most common causes of disease. Symptoms include fever, rash, and potentially fatal sepsis. Prompt treatment with third generation cephalosporins can prevent complications and death. Vaccines targeting the main serogroups p
- Author
- Rishabhdev Tripathee
- Language
- EN