Consider the following statements:
1. Meningococcal Meningitis is transmitted from person to person by mosquito bites.
2. Vomiting and neck pain are two of the symptoms of Meningococcal meningitis.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
1. Statement 1 is incorrect. Meningococcal Meningitis is a bacterial infection of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord. It is primarily transmitted from person to person through respiratory droplets (e.g., coughing, sneezing, close contact), not by mosquito bites.
2. Statement 2 is correct. Common symptoms of Meningococcal meningitis include sudden onset of fever, headache, stiff neck, nausea, vomiting, photophobia (sensitivity to light), and altered mental status. Neck pain/stiffness is a hallmark symptom.
3. Therefore, only statement 2 is correct.
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