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When infected with streptococcus pyogenes bacterium, how come lungs sound wet on ausculation?

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Dr. Michael Ein answered

Specializes in Infectious Disease

Inflammation: In many pneumonias inflammation causes fluid to exude into the alveoli and bronchioles causing wet rales and rhonchi.

Answered 9/28/2016

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