Which of the following statements about Neisseria meningitis is FALSE?

A) A healthy carrier state can exist.
B) It is encapsulated.
C) It is typically transmitted by droplet aerosols or direct contact with secretions.
D) Its most distinguishing feature is a unique rash.
E) It is a gram-positive anaerobe.


E

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