All are true about streptococcus preumoniae except:
Ans. (d) i.e. Meningitis caused by S. pneumoniae is milder than others Moality in Bacterial Meningitis Cause 3-7% H. I nfluenzae, Meningococci, Group B streptococci 3-7% Listeria meningitis 15% S. pneumococci 20% E. coli > 20% Others options have already been explained. Note: Pneumococci is the most common cause of pneumonia, meningitis, otitis media. Otitis media is the most common infection of Pneumococci.
Capsule aids in infection
Commonent infection is otitis media
Respiratory tract of carriers is most impoant source of infection
Meningitis caused by S. pneumoniae is milder than others