The following statements about meningococcal meningitis are true except

The following statements about meningococcal meningitis are true except –

A. The source of in fection is mainly clinical cases

B. The disease is more common in dry and cold month of the year

C. Chemoprophylaxis of close contacts of cases is recommended

D. The vacciens is not effective in children below 2 year of age

Correct Answer: The source of in fection is mainly clinical cases

Description: The meningococcal organism is found in the nasopharynx of cases and carriers. Clinical cases present only a negligible source of infection. Reference : Park&;s Textbook of preventive and social medicine, 24th edition.Pg no. 175

Category: Social & Preventive Medicine

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