The leading cause of pneumonia for schoolchildren is which of the following organisms?
a. Staphylococcus c. Mycoplasma pneumoniae
b. Streptococcus pneumoniae d. Pneumocystiscarinii
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A Incorrect. Staphylococcus is not the leading cause of pneumonia for schoolchildren.
B Incorrect. Streptococcus pneumoniae is not the leading cause of pneumonia for schoolchildren.
C Correct. The leading cause of pneumonia for schoolchildren is mycoplasma pneumoniae and can be found there children are grouped together.
D Incorrect. Pneumocystiscarinii is not the leading cause of pneumonia for schoolchildren.
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