The Causative Agent of the Pneumonia That Causes Permanent Lung

question 36

Multiple Choice

The causative agent of the pneumonia that causes permanent lung damage, may be nosocomial and has a high mortality if untreated is

• A) S. pneumoniae.
• B) K. pneumoniae.
• C) S. pyogenes.
• D) S. aureus.

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Definitions:

Mercury

A heavy, silvery d-block element, also known as quicksilver, that is liquid at room temperature and used in thermometers, barometers, and batteries.

Elemental Symbol

A one- or two-letter abbreviation that represents a chemical element (e.g., H for hydrogen, O for oxygen).

Potassium

A soft, silvery-white metallic element, symbol K, with atomic number 19, essential for many biological functions and used in various industrial applications.

Elemental Symbol

A letter or combination of letters representing a chemical element in the periodic table.