The Gram-Positive Diplococcus ________ Is Commonly Found in the Pharynx

question 57

Multiple Choice

The Gram-positive diplococcus ________ is commonly found in the pharynx but may invade the central nervous system inside cells where it survives after endocytosis.

• A) Streptococcus agalactiae
• B) Listeria monocytogenes
• C) Haemophilus influenzae
• D) Neisseria meningitidis
• E) Streptococcus pneumoniae

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