Which of the following is NOT true of Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, and Haemophilus influenzae? Together, they account for about 70% of bacterial meningitis cases None of the other four answers (All are true) All three can be found as normal microbiota of the central nervous system When causing meningitis, they can often be seen microscopically in the cerebrospina fluid All can have capsules that protect them against phagocytosis by leukocytes

Which of the following is NOT true of Streptococcus pneumoniae, Neisseria meningitidis, and Haemophilus influenzae? Together, they account for about 70% of bacterial meningitis cases None of the other four answers (All are true) All three can be found as normal microbiota of the central nervous system When causing meningitis, they can often be seen microscopically in the cerebrospina fluid All can have capsules that protect them against phagocytosis by leukocytes

Comprehensive Medical Assisting: Administrative and Clinical Competencies (MindTap Course List)

6th Edition

ISBN:9781305964792

Author:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Publisher:Wilburta Q. Lindh, Carol D. Tamparo, Barbara M. Dahl, Julie Morris, Cindy Correa

Chapter26: Pediatrics

Section: Chapter Questions

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