Which of the Following Microbes Can Cause a Respiratory Disease

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following microbes can cause a respiratory disease (mainly in immunocompromised persons) and has emerged as an opportunistic pathogen found in technologically advanced water-handling devices, including in dental unit waterlines?

• A)Staphylococcus aureus
• B)Bartonella henselae
• C)Legionella pneumophila
• D)Cryptosporidium parvum

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