Which one of the following statements is NOT correct in respect of Meningococcal infection?
A. Asymptomatic carrier state does not exist
B. A petechial rash develops in more than 80% of the patients
C. Absence of meningism in a case of meningococcal septicaemia is associated with poor outcome
D. Most deaths from meningococcal meningitis alone are associated with raised intracranial pressure
Answer:A
Which one of the following statements is NOT correct in respect of Meningococcal infection?
A. Asymptomatic carrier state does not exist B. A petechial rash develops in more than 80% of the patients C. Absence of meningism in a case of meningococcal septicaemia is associated with poor outcome D. Most deaths from meningococcal meningitis alone are associated with raised intracranial pressure