True about streptococcus –
Correct Answer: Group 'B' causes neonatal meningitis
Description: Ans. is `c i.e. Group 'B' causes neonatal meningitis Lancefield classification is based on carbohydrate 'C' antigen not on M protein. Besides Str. pyogenes, streptococci belonging to group B, C, D, F, G and rarely H, K, 0 and R may also cause human infections. Group B streptococcus is the single most common cause of neonatal meningitis. Group C streptococci are pa of normal flora of throat (not of vaginal flora) Group D streptococci ie enterococci can cause urinary tract infection.
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