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In neonate with meningitis, gram positive cocci, CAMP test positive most common source of infection is _________

A
Genital tract
B
Respiratory tract
C
Hematogenous
D
May be any
High-Yield Explanation
The causative organism in this case is Streptococcus agalactiae ( Group B Streptococcus )- CAMP test positive. The most common source of infection is maternal genital tract. The neonate acquires the microorganism as it passes through the colonized bih canal at delivery. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition

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