A 15-month-old child living in a religious community that does not vaccinate their children develops meningitis. A Gram-negative rod is seen in the cerebrospinal fluid. What is the most likely causative agent?

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The only Gram-negative rods in the choices are E. coli and H. influenzae. The causative agent is more likely to be Haemophilus influenzae in a child this age.

A 15-Month-Old Child Living in a Religious Community That Does