The following Bacteria are most often associated with Acute Neonatal Meningitis except: (A) Escherichia coli, (B) Streptococcus agalactiae, (C) Neisseria meningitidis, (D) Listeria monocytogenes
Answer is C. The most common causes of neonatal meningitis is bacterialinfection of the blood, known as bacteremia (specifically group B streptococci (Streptococcus agalactiae), Escherichia coli, and Listeria monocytogenes). Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition