A newborn of 7 days old presented with meningitis. Most common cause –a) E.colib) Streptococcal pneumoniac) N. Meningitisd) Streptococcal agalactiae
High-Yield Explanation
Group B streptococcus followed by E.coli are the two most common causes of neonatal meningitis.___ Nelson
Note -
For exams like AIIMS & AI, where only one options is correct, streptococcus agalactiae (group B streptococcus) is best answer.