This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pediatrics
[{'content': 'The most common presentation of neonatal meningitis is – \nSelect and explain. \nA. Bulging fontanels, B. Nuchal rigidity, C. Poor feeding, D. Convulsion', 'role': 'user'}, {'content': 'Answer: C \nExplanation: Meningitis in neonates and young infants \n\nBacterial meningitis in the newborn and the first 4 to 6 months of life has many atypical features -\n\n\nNeck rigidity and Kerning’s sign are seldom prominent\nAnterior fontanel may or may not be bulging\n\n\nFollowing arouse the suspicion of bacterial meningitis in a newborn -\n\n\ni)\xa0\xa0Vacant stare\nii) Refusal to suck (Poor feeding)\niii)\xa0Alternate irritability and drowsiness\niv) Persistent vomiting with fever\nv) Poor tone\niv) Poor cry\nvii) Fever or hypothermia\nviii) Shock or circulatory collapse\nix) Tremor or convulsions\nx) Neurological deficits of varying types', 'role': 'assistant'}]