Description: Bacterial meningitis. Epidemiology: Neonates - Group B streptococci (S. agalactiae)Listeria monocytogenesE. coli and other gram-negative bacilliand enterococci. Age 1-23 months - S. pneumoniae and N. meningitidis. Age 2-5 years - H. This usually is common and asymptomatic. Meningitis-causing bacteria are distinguished by their ability to

Category: Meningitis Epidemiology

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Date: Oct 7, 2005

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