List one of the most common infectious agents that cause bacterial pneumonia and one of the most common infectious agents that cause viral pneumonia

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Answer: Pneumonia is usually caused by a bacterial or viral infection. In the United States, the most common cause of bacterial pneumonia is Streptococcus pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus. The most common causes of viral pneumonia are the influenza, parainfluenza, syncytial viruses, and adenovirus.

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Divide and label the medical term tachypnea. Give the meaning

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Esophageal varices are common in all individuals listed except:

A) heavy alcohol drinkers. B) victims of jaundice. C) victims of liver disease. D) victims without any pre-existing medical conditions.

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