How is meningococcal pronounced?
What is meningococcal disease?
Meningococcal disease refers to any illness caused by bacteria called Neisseria meningitidis, also known as meningococcus [muh-ning-goh-KOK-us]. These illnesses are often severe and can be deadly.
What is the difference between meningitis and meningococcal disease?
Bacterial meningitis occurs when bacteria infect the lining of the brain (the meninges) and the spinal cord. Meningococcal septicaemia – or blood poisoning – occurs when the bacteria in the blood multiply uncontrollably.
How do you pronounce meningococcal Septicaemia?
Here are 4 tips that should help you perfect your pronunciation of ‘meningococcal‘: Break ‘meningococcal‘ down into sounds: [MUH] + [NIN] + [GOH] + [KOK] + [UHL] – say it out loud and exaggerate the sounds until you can consistently produce them.