In acute bacterial meningitis
A) the causative organism may initially colonise the nasopharynx.
B) bacterial invasion of the bloodstream often occurs.
C) the inflammatory response is partly responsible for the symptoms.
D) many of the pathogens have an anti-phagocytic capsule.
E) all of the above.
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Q11: Neonatal meningitis
A)is most often caused by Listeria
Q12: The term 'aseptic meningitis' usually refers to
A)any
Q13: Encephalitis is
A)mainly caused by protozoa.
B)an infection of
Q14: Japanese encephalitis
A)only occurs in Japan.
B)is often successfully
Q15: Which of the following is a protozoan
Q17: Most bacteria that cause meningitis
A)are encapsulated.
B)can multiply
Q18: Meningitis that can spread in epidemic form
Q19: Cryptococcal meningitis may be rapidly diagnosed by
A)microscopic
Q20: Tetanus is usually acquired from
A)contaminated water.
B)close skin
Q21: The form of botulism that is due
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