Which Statement Is TRUE About Streptococcus Pneumoniae and the Lung

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which statement is TRUE about Streptococcus pneumoniae and the lung infection it causes?

• A) Streptococcus pneumoniae can spread from the focus of infection as a bacteremia.
• B) Penicillin and erythromycin are the ʺlast chanceʺ drugs for treatment of streptococcal pneumonia.
• C) Infection with any strain of encapsulated virulent Streptococcus pneumoniae provides long-lasting immunity to all encapsulated virulent strains.
• D) Streptococcal pneumonia is not as serious as most people think; if left untreated, it usually runs its course in about a week to ten days.

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