The most common cause of meningitis
in children aged 5 yrs is-
a) H influnzae
b) N. meningitides
c) Staphylococcus
d) E.coli
Correct Answer - B
Ans. is ‘b’ i.e., N. meningitides
Commonest causes of meningitis
Neonatal - Group B streptococcus most
common, E.coli second most common.
2 months to 3 years • Pneumococci > Meningococci > H.
influenzae
3 years to 20 years Meningococcus
20 years • Pneumococci