A young female presents with symptoms and signs of meningitis. CSF shows gram-positive bacilli. The most likely causative agent is?
Correct Answer: Listeria monocytogenes
Description: Listeria monocytogens are gram-positive bacilli.Haemophilus influenzae and Pseudomonas are Gram negative.Pneumococcus is capsulated gram-positive cocci in pairs.
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