This is a real-world medical entrance exam question, please give the true answer based on the question and selection. Topic name: None, Subject name: Pediatrics
The most common presentation of neonatal meningitis is: September 2012 
Select and explain. 
A. Bulging fontanelles, B. Nuchal rigidity, C. Poor feeding, D. Convulsion
C: Poor feeding
Answer: C: Poor feeding 
Explanation: Ans. C i.e. Poor feeding Meningitis MC presentation of neonatal meningitis: Poor breast feeding MC cause (in neonates) of bacterial meningitis: Group B streptococci Causes of aseptic meningitis: - Mumps virus, - Polio virus etc. Low CSF protein is seen in: - Infants, - Pseudotumour cerebri etc.