Pneumonia can be especially virulent during pregnancy because:
A) pregnancy causes a reduction in tidal volume.
B) the mother's immune system is already depressed.
C) pregnancy causes an increased risk of bronchospasm.
D) the mother's cough reflex markedly diminishes.
Answer: B) the mother's immune system is already depressed.
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