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