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Microbiology Bacteria 0c03563f

The most common organism causing meningitis is -

A
Staphylococcus
B
Streptococcus
C
Mycoplasma
D
Pneumococcus
High-Yield Explanation
Ans. is 'D' i.e., Pneumococcus o Two most common organisms causing meningitis in adults are pneumococci and meningococci. o Group B streptococci is the most common cause of meningitis in neonates followed by E.coli.

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