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Question 2 Incorrect Mark 0.00 out of 1.00 Flag question Newborn meningitis is typically caused by either E. coli or S. agalactiae. What is the most common mode of transmission for E. coli in newborn meningitis Select one: a. The normal defecation during labor spreads the bacteria near the birth canal and the baby picks them while passing through. b. None of the choices c. During nursing the bacteria colonizing the nipples are sucked up along with the milk. d. Two of the choices e. Midwife handling the baby infects the baby through her skin normal microbiota

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Newborn meningitis is typically caused by either E.coli or s.agalactiae. what is the most common mode of transmission for E.coli in newborn meningitis

The normal defecation during labour spreads the bacteria near the birth canal and the baby picks them while passing through.

Mother carrying these bacteria at their route of birth to baby one-time exposure to bacteria is sufficient to develop disease.

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