Pneumonia Quiz: Ace Your Exams
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A 42-year-old man comes to the clinic for evaluation of a productive cough with purulent secretions. His symptoms have been going on for the past three days. He also has been experiencing subjective fevers during this same time period. Past medical history is notable for hypertension, which is well controlled with lisinopril. He has a 15-pack-year smoking history and drinks 2-3 beers on the weekends. Temperature is 38.5°C (101.3°F), pulse is 104/min, respirations are 18/min, and blood pressure is 122/88 mmHg. Physical examination demonstrates dullness to percussion and bronchial breath sounds over the left lung. Chest radiograph reveals a left lower lobe consolidation. Which of the following describes the epidemiologically most likely pathogen responsible for this patient’s illness?
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