What is so particular about the onset and course of meningococcal meningitis?
A) The incubation time for this type of bacteria is always 30 days.
B) Resulting diarrhea is particularly bloody if not treated within the first 24 hours.
C) If not treated, death can occur within hours of fever onset.
D) Bacteria are only spread through contact with sweat.
E) Rash begins on patient extremities and spreads to the torso as patient itches.
Answer: C
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