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An оtherwise heаlthy 24-yeаr-оld mаrine, whо was finishing a training session in an army barrack, was admitted to the military emergency room with a high fever, bad headache, and a stiff neck. The patient had a very low blood pressure and had purple blotches on his skin. A spinal tap was done. The CSF was cloudy, and showed predominantly neutrophils. The CSF glucose was decreased, and the CSF protein was elevated. The Gram stain showed gram-negative diplococci. What is the most likely causative agent, describe main characteristics? What is causing his low blood pressure and purple rash? Name a couple of virulence factors for this microbe. How did he get that infection and how could it have been prevented? ANSWER ALL PARTS. NOTE EACH CASE IS WORTH 8 POINTS SO ELABORATE AND TRY TO ANSWER ALL QUESTIONS.