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Meningococcal Vaccine
Any vaccine derived from Neisseria meningitidis whether in whole-cell or acellular form used for prophylaxis against meningitis. (NCI Thesaurus)
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A polysaccharide vaccine used to prevent contraction of meningococcal meningitis.
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A conjugate vaccine of meningococcal polysaccharide used for active immunization against invasive meningococcal disease caused by Neisseria meningiditis serogroups A, C, Y,…
A congenital abnormality in which the meninges protrude through a defect in the spinal column or the cranium.
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The symptoms of neck stiffness, headache, and photophobia resulting from meningeal irritation. Causes include subarachnoid hemorrhage and acute febrile diseases.
