What do you think is the condition,? identify two most likely bacteria that might have caused this condition and explain the bacteriology (including cell morphology, Gram reaction, motility, growth, oxygen requirement, and serotypes) of each.
2. Discuss complications (not symptoms) that are associated with this condition.
3. What kind of specimen is needed for microbiological investigation, how is the specimen collected, name other bacterial species that cause this infection in each relevant age group.
4. How would you identify the infectious agent ? (two students may answer this question).
5. Discuss preventive measures that are available in the UK for this condition.
