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PNEUMONIA is not a bacteria, it is a condition in which the lungs are inflammated.
The condition can be caused by mold, viruses, common bacteria, fungi, and in extremely rare occurrences, rickettsia.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 11y agoPneumonia can be caused by several different bacteria. A bacteria called Streptococcus Pneumoniae is responsible for around half of the cases. Some others hare Haemophilus Influenzae, Chlamydophila Pneumoniae, and Staphylococcus Aureus.
These aren't the only bacteria that can cause Pneumonia, but they are the most common.
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∙ 12y agoPnuemonia is caused by a variety of bacteria and virus, and is categorized as pnuemonia by fluid in the lungs, not the causation.
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∙ 14y agoCorynebacterium diphtheriae
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What result from Griffith experiment suggested that the cause of pneumonia was not a chemical poison released by the diseases causing bacteria?
The difference between "walking pneumonia" and "true pneumonia".
What diseases do diplococci bacteria cause?
Meningococcal diplodocus is a gram negative bacteria. Meningococcal diplodocus can cause septicemia, meningitis or both, these infections can be present with conjunctivitis, arthritis, and a combination of other symptoms.
What is the specific name of the bacteria that causes scarlet fever?
The disease is caused by a bacteria called group A Streptococcus;or groupA strep.
What happens if bacteria are not trapped before air enters the lungs?
You get pneumonia
What diseases does cocci cause?
Cocci is a type of bacteria that can cause many illnesses. Among the diseases it causes include pneumonia, strep throat, food poisoning, septic shock and skin disease.
Is pneumonia caused by a virus or bacteria?
a bacteria. the bacteria that causes pneumonia is called pneumoniae.
Can choking on saliva cause pneumonia?
No. Certain bacteria causes pneumonia.
Causes diseases like tetanus and pneumonia?
Bacteria.
What is strep pneumonia?
It's the gram-positive bacteria that causes pneumonia as well as ear infections.
Fred Griffith worked with what type of bacteria?
He worked with pneumococci, the bacteria that causes pneumonia.
What describes a type bacteria that is pathogenic?
A type of bacteria that causes a disease called pneumonia in human beings
What describes a type of bacteria that is pathogenic?
A type of bacteria that causes a disease called pneumonia in human beings
Common organism that causes nasocomial pneumonia in hospital acquired pneumonia?
The most common nosocomial bacteria infections is staph.
What type of bacteria causes endocarditis pneumonia and some skin infections?
streptococcus
What are types of pathogens?
A type of bacteria that causes a disease called pneumonia in human beings.
What is the common name of Bacillus pneumoniae?
possibly it causes pneumonia, so you could say it causes pneumonia. pneumococcus
What pathogen causes pneumonia?
Pneumonia can result from a variety of causes, including infection with bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites.
