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Microscopy of the sputum of the patient with lobular pneumonia revealed a large number of gram positive lancet shaped encapsulated diplococci. What is the causative agent in this?

Answer options

  1. Staphylococcus aureus
  2. Klebsiella pneumoniae
  3. Escherichia coli
  4. Chlamidia pneumoniae
  5. Streptococcus pneumoniae
Correct answer

Streptococcus pneumoniae

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