Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements concerning the pneumococcus is FALSE?
A) Pneumococcus can be carried in the throat of healthy people.
B) Pneumococcal meningitis may follow otitis media.
C) Pneumococcal meningitis can occur following skull fracture.
D) Pneumococcus only causes meningitis in young babies.
E) A vaccine is available to protect against pneumococcal infections.
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