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Pediatric meningitis etiology varies by age, with Group B Streptococcus and E. coli common in neonates, while Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis are prevalent in older infants and children. Clinical presentation includes a classic triad of fever, headache, and neck stiffness, with additional signs in infants. Treatment is age-based, with specific antibiotics recommended for different pathogens and adjunctive therapy like dexamethasone for certain cases.
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