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Meningococcal disease is the name for any illness caused by Neisseria meningitidis bacteria.

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Is it true that meningococcal disease is the name for any illness caused by Neisseria meningitidis bacteria?

Yes. Multiple reputable medical sources and official health records directly confirm that meningococcal disease is the term used for any illness caused by Neisseria meningitidis bacteria.

Verdict: SUPPORTED · 4 sources for, 0 against · Last checked

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Wikipedia: Meningococcal disease
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Wikipedia: Meningococcal disease. (n.d.). Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Meningococcal_disease

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PLOS (all journals): Neisseria meningitidis Has Two Independent Modes of Recognizing Its Human Receptor CEACAM1
Identifies Neisseria meningitidis as causing invasive infections like septicaemia and meningitis.
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PLOS (all journals): Neisseria meningitidis Has Two Independent Modes of Recognizing Its Human Receptor CEACAM1. (n.d.). PLOS (all journals). https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0014609

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US): DISPARITIES IN HEALTHCARE - 2019 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report
Explicitly defines meningococcal disease as any type of illness caused by Neisseria meningitidis.
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Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US): DISPARITIES IN HEALTHCARE - 2019 National Healthcare Quality and Disparities Report. (n.d.). Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (US). https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK579354/#ch5

MedlinePlus: MedlinePlus: Meningococcal Disease
Directly states meningococcal disease is the name for any illness caused by Neisseria meningitidis.
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MedlinePlus: MedlinePlus: Meningococcal Disease. (n.d.). MedlinePlus. https://medlineplus.gov/meningococcaldisease.html

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