Which organism is the most common cause of acute bacterial meningitis in neonates?
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Correct answer: Streptococcus agalactiae
Streptococcus agalactiae (Group B Streptococcus) is the most common cause of neonatal bacterial meningitis. It is typically acquired during delivery from colonized maternal genital tract.
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