This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: Central Nervous system, Subject name: Pediatrics
The following Bacteria are most often associated with Acute Neonatal Meningitis except 
Select and explain. 
A. Escherichia coli, B. Streptococcus agalactiae, C. Neisseria meningitidis, D. Listeria monocytogenes
C: Neisseria meningitidis
Answer: C: Neisseria meningitidis 
Explanation: 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