Which one of the following bacterial species can cause atypical pneumonia?
Which one of the following bacterial species can cause atypical pneumonia?
(A) Chlamydia pneumoniae
(B) Streptococcus pneumoniae
(C) Klebsiella pneumoniae
(D) Haemophilus influenzae
Answer
Answer: (A) Chlamydia pneumoniae
Explanation:
Atypical pneumonia is commonly caused by Chlamydia pneumoniae, while the other bacteria listed are associated with different types of pneumonia or respiratory infections.