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Q: Is pneumonia caused by streptococcus or diplococcus?
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What is an example of a coccus?

diplococcus,streptococcus,gonococcus


What cause PCP pneumonia?

Pneumococcal pneumonia is caused by the gram-positive bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae.


One organism that causes bacterial pneumonia is called pneumococcusWhat is its shape?

Pneumococcus is really Streptococcus Pneumoniae and it has a lancet shape and is often paired (which is why it's called a diplococcus, di=two).


What is the common name for diplococcus pneumoniae?

It is the bacterium that causes pneumonia.


What infection control procedures would you do with diplococcus pneumonia?

Droplet procedure


What is the scientific name for Diplococcus pheumoniae?

It is itself taxonomic name of Pneumonia Bacteria .


What does streptococcus pneumonia eat?

your lungs


Is the vaccine for pneumonia the same as the vaccine pneumococcal?

Pneumonia is a medical illness (an infection of the lungs) caused by a variety of pathogens (bacteria, viruses, fungi). Pneumococcus (full name Streptococcus Pneumoniae) is a bacteria and a common cause of pneumonia. Therefore vaccination against Pneumococcus will prevent some, but not all pneumonias.


Is pneumonia caused by a prokaryotic organism or a eukaryotic organism?

It depends on what is causing the pneumonia. There are bacterial causes of pneumonia such as streptococcus pneumoniae and bacteria are prokaryotic. Viruses can also cause pneumonia and are not really considered prokaryotes or eukaryotes. Fungi are eukaryotes and can also cause pneumonia.


Is Streptococcus pneumonia good or bad?

the answer is boring


Is Streptococcus pneumonia citrate positive?

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Can you get streptococcus pneumoniae from hospital?

Strep throat is caused by streptococcal bacteria.