@thirtysecondmed: Neisseria meningitidis is a gram negative diplococcus that spreads through respiratory droplets. It can move from the nose and throat into the blood and cause meningitis or sepsis. Symptoms progress fast, with fever, headache, neck stiffness, and a rash that does not blanch. Early antibiotics and supportive care save lives, and vaccines give strong protection. #neisseria #meningitis #microbiology #medschool #m1 #studywithme