Which of the Following Is Not True of Streptococcus Pneumoniae

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is not true of Streptococcus pneumoniae?

• A) It has a polysaccharide capsule that resists phagocytosis.
• B) It is the most frequent cause of community-acquired meningitis.
• C) It is a small, gram-negative coccus.
• D) It produces an alpha-hemolysin and hydrogen peroxide.

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