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What's the most common organism that causes pneumonia?
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Strep. pneumoniae: This bacteria accounts for about 45% of community acquired pneumonia. There is an effective vaccine against it which should be given to people with lung disease, diabetes and cardiac disease and anyone over 65.
Answered 4/7/2013
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S pneumonia: Streptococcus pneumonia is the most common bacterial cause.
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