The nurse works in a college infirmary. Which reason does the nurse identify for the incidences of Neisseria meningitides within the college population?

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Neisseria meningitidis, the bacterium that causes meningococcal disease, is spread through close contact or prolonged exposure to an infected person. College students living in dormitories or other close quarters are at increased risk due to the nature of their living conditions, which facilitates the spread of the bacteria.

The Nurse Works in a College Infirmary