In neonate with meningitis, gram positive cocci, CAMP test positive most common source of infection is _________
The causative organism in this case is Streptococcus agalactiae ( Group B Streptococcus )- CAMP test positive. The most common source of infection is maternal genital tract. The neonate acquires the microorganism as it passes through the colonized bih canal at delivery. Reference: GHAI Essential pediatrics, 8th edition
Genital tract
Respiratory tract
Hematogenous
May be any
New born infants