Microbiology: An Introduction
Microbiology: An Introduction
12th Edition
ISBN: 9780321929150
Author: Gerard J. Tortora, Berdell R. Funke, Christine L. Case
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 24, Problem 6R
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Diagnosis of pneumonia is not the sufficient information to begin treatment with antimicrobial agents.

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Pneumonia is caused by various microbes, such as bacteria, virus, and fungi. Patients infected with pneumonia often confused with various pathogens. It is necessary to identify the causative pathogen to give an appropriate treatment.

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