Meningitis

Test your knowledge of Meningitis Quiz 1

1. How is meningitis caused?: By bacteria
By viruses
By a wide range of infectious agents
2. Where do people carry meningitis-causing bacteria?: In their mouth
In the back of the nose and throat
In the lung
3. How is bacterial meningitis transmitted?: Bacteria travel through the air
Bacteria are passed from person to person in nasal or oral droplets, for example by kissing or sneezing
Bacteria are exchanged via all body fluids
4. What is meningococcal septicaemia?: Meningococcal septicaemia is caused by the same bacteria that causes meningococcal meningitis. Meningococcal septicaemia occurs when the bacteria enters the bloodstream causing blood poisoning
The same as meningitis
Caused by a stomach upset
5. How many people are affected by meningitis in the UK each year?: 100
2,000
1,500
6. How many students carry meningitis-causing bacteria?: 1 in 4
1 in 8
1 in 16
7. How many people affected by meningococcal meningitis/septicaemia will suffer some form of long-term disability?: 1 in 2 people
1 in 25
1 in 7
8. How many people who have meningitis and meningococcal septicaemia survive?: 100%
90%
80%
9. Is meningitis epidemic?: No, all cases occur in isolation
Yes, there are always at least two people or children who get ill from it in close proximity
It can be epidemic but 95% of all cases are isolated cases

Demographic Data

If you have time, we would be really grateful if you could complete the following questions which will help us to understand more about the public’s knowledge of the disease. These questions are entirely optional. Please rest assured that your answers will only be used by Meningitis UK in relation to this quiz and will not be recorded or shared with any other organisation.

How do you describe your ethnic origin?
If 'Other' please state
How old are you?
Where do you live?
If 'Other' please state
Do you have experience of meningitis?
What category most closely reflects your employment status?
Highest qualification achieved

Association of Medical Research Charities

Confederation of Meningitis Organisations

Pneumococcal Awareness Council of Experts

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