Which of the Following Is the Least Common Cause of Bacterial

question 33

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the least common cause of bacterial meningitis?

• A) Neisseria meningitidis
• B) Streptococcus agalactiae
• C) Haemophilus influenzae
• D) Listeria monocytogenes
• E) Streptococcus pneumoniae

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