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Penicillin can be effective in treating pneumonia caused by certain bacteria, particularly Streptococcus pneumoniae, which is a common cause of bacterial pneumonia. However, not all pneumonia cases are caused by bacteria; some may be viral or fungal, and penicillin would not be effective against those. Additionally, antibiotic resistance can affect the efficacy of penicillin against some bacterial strains. Therefore, while penicillin can be a crucial treatment option for bacterial pneumonia, it is not universally effective for all types.

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