The Most Common Bacterial Pathogen in Community-Acquired Pneumonia Is

question 9

Multiple Choice

The most common bacterial pathogen in community-acquired pneumonia is:

• A)Haemophilus influenzae
• B)Staphylococcus aureus
• C)Mycoplasma pneumoniae
• D)Streptococcus pneumoniae

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Definitions:

Metabolic Activities

The chemical processes occurring within a living organism that are necessary for the maintenance of life, including energy production and synthesis of molecules.

Manufacture Proteins

The process of protein synthesis where cells build proteins based on genetic instructions.

Phages

Viruses that infect and replicate within bacteria and archaea.

Adenoviruses

A group of viruses that can infect the respiratory tract, eyes, and gastrointestinal tract in humans, leading to a range of illnesses.