A 3-year-old Black child with a history of sickle cell disease and is now diagnosed with meningitis.Which is the most likely microorganism the nurse will find on the lab report?
A) Virus
B) H.influenzae type B
C) S.pneumonia
D) N.meningitidis

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Children with sickle cell disease are at increased risk for infections with encapsulated bacteria, particularly Streptococcus pneumoniae, due to functional asplenia.

A 3-Year-Old Black Child with a History of Sickle Cell