This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: FMGE 2018, Subject name: Pediatrics
MC cause of meningitis in post-neonatal period: 
Select and explain. 
A. Klebsiella, B. Streptococcus pneumoniae, C. Staphylococcus aureus, D. Mycobacterium tuberculosis
B: Streptococcus pneumoniae
Answer: B: Streptococcus pneumoniae 
Explanation: IN INDIA- Age group Organism Neonate Acinetobacter, E.coli 1month to 2 years Strep. pneumoniae Older children Strep. Pneumoniae, N. meningitidis IN WORLD- Neonate Group B strep, E.coli, Listeria Infant and children Strep. Pneumoniae, N. meningitidis, H. influenza Adolescent and young adults Strep. Pneumoniae, N. meningitidis