*Neisseria meningitidis* has many virulence factors that increase pathogenicity and infection of Meningococcal meningitis. *N. meningitidis* transmission typically occurs in the respiratory system. *N. meningitidis* uses lipooligosaccharide endotoxin, pili for attaching to the host, and has capsules to prevent being engulfed by phagocytes. *N. meningitidis* also has proteases for breaking down hots antibodies. It uses factors like Opa to be able to invade the blood-brain barrier. 

Virulence Factors of *Neisseria meningitidis*

Symptoms of Meningococcal meningitis is the formation of petechial rash which are flat and red lesions. It is a response to blood vessel bursts due to disease onsets. These lesions can be larger than 1.0 cm. 

Signs and Symptoms of Meningococcal Meningitis

*Neisseria meningitidis* is the gram-negative bacteria that causes meningococcal meningitis. 

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Meningococcal meningitis is an infection that can cause permanent nerve damage, hearing loss and brain damage. It commonly infects infants and adolescents. 

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