Aug 25, 2011 · In the United States in 2004, 1,400–2,800 cases of invasive <strong>meningococcal</strong> disease were reported ( <strong>CDC</strong>, 2005 ). Common symptoms of <strong>meningococcal</strong> infection include meningitis, headache, fever, stiffness of the neck, nausea, vomiting, photophobia, and altered mental status ( Granoff et al., 2008 ).
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