Medical MCQ-Most common organism causing meningitis in a 1 year old child is:

Most common organism causing meningitis in a 1 year old child is:

Streptococcus pneumoniae

H. influenza

Listeria

Neisseria meningitidis

Question Category:

Pediatrics

Correct Answer:

Streptococcus pneumoniae

Description:

The common organisms causing acute bacterial meningitis in the neonatal period are E.coli, Streptococcus pneumonia, Salmonella species, Pseudomonas aeruoginosa, Streptococcus fecalis and Staphylococcus aureus. Ref: Ghai Essential Pediatris - 6th Edition, Page 517; Nelson 17th Edition, Page 2308.

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