A mother brings her 1-year-old daughter to the physician. She says that for the last 2 days her daughter has been fussy and crying more than usual. She also refuses formula. The patient has a fever of 39.4degC (102.9degF). Meningitis is suspected, and a lumbar puncture is per- formed. Analysis of the cerebrospinal fluid shows an opening pressure of 98 mm H2O, a leukocyte count of 1256/mm3, a protein level of 210 mg/dL, and a glucose level of 31 mg/dL.. The mother says that the patient has received no immunizations. Which of the following organisms is most likely responsible for this patient's illness?
Clostridium botulinum
Haemophilus influenza
Neisseria meningitides
Streptococcus pneumoniae
(B) Haemophilus influenzae > Most common cause of meningitis in the 1-year-old age group Haemophilus influenzae. Clostridium botulinum floppy baby
Misc.