What is the most common identified cause of community-acquired pneumonia?

a. Haemophilus influenzae
b. Legionella pneumophila
c. Staphylococcus aureus
d. Streptococcus pneumoniae


ANS: D
In most studies, S. pneumoniae, also called pneumococcus, has been the most commonly identi-fied cause of community-acquired pneumonia, accounting for 20% to 75% of cases (Table 24-3).

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A) Trochlear, oculomotor, abducens B) Facial, accessory, glossopharyngeal C) Accessory, olfactory, hypoglossal D) Optic, trigeminal, glossopharyngeal

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