Meningitis: Causes and Pathogens
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Which pathogen is commonly associated with meningitis in neonates?

  • Neisseria meningitidis
  • Streptococcal pneumonia
  • Salmonella spp
  • E. coli (correct)
  • Which virus is not commonly associated with causing meningitis?

  • Enteroviruses (Echo, coxsackie, polio)
  • Influenza virus (correct)
  • Paramyxoviruses (mumps)
  • Herpes viruses
  • Which bacteria is a common cause of meningitis in older age groups?

  • Haemophilus influenzae
  • Neisseria meningitidis
  • Listeria monocytogenes
  • Streptococcal pneumonia (correct)
  • Which organism is associated with early onset meningitis in neonates?

    <p>S. agalactiae (B.hemolytic)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of infection may lead to permanent disabilities such as brain damage and hearing loss?

    <p>Bacterial infection</p> Signup and view all the answers

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