Most common cause of pyogenic meningitis in 6 month to 2 years of age is-

Ans. is 'c' i.e., Streptococcus pneumoniae Commonest causes of meningitis o Neonatal --> Group B streptococcus most common, E.coli second most common. o 2 months to 3 years --> Pneumococci > Meningococci > H. influenzae o 3 years to 20 years --> Meningococcus o > 20 years --> Pneumococci