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A child was diagnosed with atypical pneumonia that is resistant to treatment with beta-lactam antibiotics. Inoculation of the child's sputum on a special medium resulted in the growth of microorganisms that formed microsccwic colonies with a dense center. What microorganism is the causative agent of pneumonia in this child?

Answer options

  1. Klebsiella pneumoniae
  2. Mycoplasma pneumoniae
  3. Streptococcus pneumoniae
  4. Legionella pneumophila
  5. Chlamydia pneumoniae
Correct answer

Mycoplasma pneumoniae

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