Which of the following statements about Pneumococcus is false:: (A) Capsule aids in virulence, (B) Commonest cause of Otitis media, (C) Causes mild forms of Meningitis, (D) Respiratory tract of carriers is most impoant source of infection
Answer is C. Meningitis is the most severe infection caused by pneumococci. Ref: Textbook of Clinical Pediatrics By A. Y. Elzouki, F. B. Stapleton, R. J. Whitley, William Oh, 2nd Edition, 2012, Page 1021; Textbook of Microbiology By Ananthnarayan, 8th Edition, Page 222