Most common cause of neonatal meningitis

Most common cause of neonatal
meningitis -
a) Staphylococcus
b) E. coli
c) H. influenze
d) Pneumococcus
Correct Answer - B
Ans. is ‘b’ i.e., E. coli
“Group B streptococcus followed by E.coli are the two most common
causes of neonatal meningitis”.
Most common cause of neonatal meningitis —› Group B
streptococcus (Str. agalactiae) Second most common cause of
neonatal meningitis – E.col