Question
A patient presented with fever and cough with expectoration. Raised total leukocyte count was seen on hemogram. The chest X- ray has been shown below. What is the likely causative organism?
A. Haemophilus influenzae
B. Streptococcus pneumoniae
C. Staphylococcus aureus
D. Mycoplasma
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Correct Answer » C
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Answer- C. Staphylococcus aureus
“Respiratory tract infections caused by S. aureus occur in selected clinical settings. S. aureus is a cause ofserious respiratory tract infections in newborns and infants; these infeerions present with shortness of breath, fever, and respiratory failure. Chest x-ray may reveal pneamatoceles (shaggy, thin-walled cavities) pneumothorax and empyema a re recognized complications