Pneumonia Classification and Causes

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What is the most common bacterial cause of community-acquired pneumonia?

  • Escherichia coli
  • Streptococcus pneumoniae (correct)
  • Staphylococcus aureus
  • Hemophilus influenzae

In what percentage of pneumonia cases is an etiological infecting agent isolated?

  • 100%
  • 50%
  • 75% (correct)
  • 25%

Which bacteria rarely cause pneumonia in healthy persons, except during influenza epidemics or in intravenous drug abusers?

  • Streptococcus pneumoniae
  • Klebsiella
  • Staphylococcus aureus (correct)
  • Hemophilus influenzae

Which type of pneumonia affects whole of one or more lobes of the lung?

<p>Localized (Lobar) Pneumonia (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which bacteria primarily affect hospitalized ill patients?

<p>Escherichia coli (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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