What is the incidence rate of the disease? (This is referring to the incidence r

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What is the incidence rate of the disease? (This is referring to the incidence rate of the particular epidemic discussed this case study). 230 deaths per 140,000 population per month 18 cases per 1000 population per month. 230 cases per 2500 population per month 1 case per 300 population per month If appropriate facilities and funds were available, what lab tests would be used to determine whether Saihun's father had meningococcal meningitis? none of the above A nasopharyngeal mucus sample tested by an agglutination test for serotype B Blood test to determine leukocyte count Examination of cerebral spinal fluid removed by lumbar puncture An ELISA test of blood antigens that are positive for serotype B

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Examination of cerebrospinal fluid obtained by lumbar puncture.

Presence of Gram-negative diplococci in cerebrospinal fluid ,suggest meningococcal infection in people with a compatible clinical illness and may provide a rapid presumptive diagnosis. Gram stains are positive in 30% to 80% of patients with culture-confirmed meningococcal meningitis.

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