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What are the micro-organisms other than streptococcus pneumonae which cause lung infections?
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Many: Common ones include legionella, mycoplasma, chlamydia species (not the types which cause sexually transmitted infections). Many viruses can also cause lung infections. The list goes on.
Answered 1/5/2019
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