Multiple Choice
In acute bacterial meningitis
A) the causative organism may initially colonise the nasopharynx.
B) bacterial invasion of the bloodstream often occurs.
C) the inflammatory response is partly responsible for the symptoms.
D) many of the pathogens have an anti-phagocytic capsule.
E) all of the above.
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