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meningitis pathogens
likely meningitis pathogens by age
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 0 - 1 month | Group B Strep, E coli, L monocytogenes, GNB |
| 1 month - 4 years | S pneumo, N meningitidis, H flu, |
| 5-29 years | N meningitidis, S pneumo, H flu (non vaccinated) |
| 30-50 years | S pneumo, N meningitidis, H flu (non vaccinated) |
| >50 years | S pneumo, N meningitidis, L monocytogenes, GNB |