Neonatal meningitis is caused by: (A) L.monocytogenes, (B) Group 'B' Streptococcus, (C) E.Coli, (D) H. Influenza
Answer is B. The most common causes ofneonatal 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