kiranmayi
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A previously healthy three-month-old boy is brought to the hospital with a high fever, decreased interest in breast feeding, and inconsolable crying. As part of the workup, the patient undergoes a lumbar puncture, which reveals bacterial meningitis. What are the most likely causes of bacterial meningitis in newborns?
A. Group B streptococci, E. coli, and Listeria
B. Listeria and E. coli
C. N. meningitidis and H. influenzae B
D. S. pneumoniae and gram-negative rods
E. Staphylococcus aureus and Klebsiella pneumoniae
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| peekay
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choice _A
due to HIB vaccination these are most likely causes now a days
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| dxtxpx
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yep choice A seems correct
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| mjl1717
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answer d would be for the elderly
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| kiranmayi
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True
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| Huntseatchick
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But aren't group B strep and Ecoli only found in newborns (0-7 days) from exposure to vaginal flora?
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