A 54-Year-Old Male Is Diagnosed with Empyema

question 6

Multiple Choice

A 54-year-old male is diagnosed with empyema. Which of the following is most likely the cause?

• A) Virus
• B) Staphylococcus aureus
• C) Klebsiella pneumoniae
• D) Moraxella catarrhalis

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