What is the bacteria that most commonly results in respiratory tract infections in patients receiving chemotherapy?
1. Klebsiella
2. E. coli
3. Epstein Barre Virus
4. Proteus
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1. Klebsiella is the most common bacteria found in respiratory infections in patients receiving chemotherapy.
2. E. coli is commonly found in GI infections, not respiratory infections.
3. The Epstein Barre Virus is found in neurological tract infections, not respiratory infections.
4. Proteus are not commonly found in patients with respiratory infections that are undergoing chemotherapy.
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