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 Most common cause of meningitis in children aged 5 years is 
Select and explain. 
A. H-influenzae, B. N-meningitides, C. Strep pneumonia, D. Staph. aureus
B: N-meningitides
Answer: B: N-meningitides 
Explanation: Several kinds of bacteria can cause bacterial meningitis. The most common ones in the U.S. are: problems) A bacteria called Haemophilus influenzaetype b (Hib) was a common cause of meningitis in babies and young children until the Hib <a href=" available for infants. There are also vaccines for&nbsp;<em>Neisseria meningitidis and Streptococcus pneumoniae. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition