Paper II — 2024 June (Supplementary) (2019 Scheme) — Q21

Paper II

2024 June (Supplementary) (2019 Scheme) · 100 marks · 180 min

Question

Name TWO bacteria causing neonatal meningitis

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Answer

Two bacteria causing neonatal meningitis: Group B Streptococcus (Streptococcus agalactiae) and Escherichia coli (particularly K1-capsular strains) — both classical causes of early-onset neonatal bacterial meningitis, acquired from the maternal genital tract during delivery.

Related Concepts

1. 1Neonatal Meningitis

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