Response:
vaccine
bacteria
pathogens
cells
toxins
antibiotics
Clarification:
Bacterial meningitis is a severe infection leading to the Inflammation of the membranes surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
This infection is typically viral but can also be caused by fungi and bacteria. A vaccine is necessary to combat bacterial meningitis. Common signs include fever, neck stiffness, and headaches. It spreads through bacteria found in the throat of an infected individual and can be transmitted via coughing, sneezing, or kissing. The bacteria serve as pathogens that emit a toxin , which damages cells and components of the nervous system.
This condition is treated with intravenous antibiotics and corticosteroids in some cases.
Therefore, the correct sequential responses for the blanks are vaccine, bacteria, pathogens, cells, toxins, and antibiotics.
