What are the most common pathogens in this age group?
What will be an ideal response?
The most common causes of bacterial meningitis in the neonate are group B streptococci and
Escherichia coli. The introduction of the Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) and the Streptococcus
pneumoniae (pneumococcal) vaccines have greatly reduced the incidence of meningitis from these
pathogens.
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