All of the following are considered to be normal causative agents for community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) EXCEPT:

a. staphylococcal pneumonia.
b. Haemophilus influenza.
c. Legionella pneumophila.
d. Candida albicans.


D
Staphylococcal pneumonia, Haemophilus influenza, and Legionella pneumophila are all causes of community-acquired pneumonia. Candida albicans is an opportunistic yeast infection.

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