meningococcal
Americanadjective
Example Sentences
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Many of us are harmlessly infected with meningococcal bacteria that have the potential to cause disease.
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Moving around the country and socialising with new people exposes us to different strains of meningococcal bacteria for the first time and in turn the risk of meningitis.
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Or will studies planned to assess the types of meningococcal bacteria people are harmlessly carrying reveal it is more widespread?
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The other element is whether teenagers have built up less immunity to meningococcal bacteria during their lives.
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She had contracted meningococcal type B meningitis despite being fully vaccinated.
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