The majority of cases of community acquired pneumomia are due to infection with-
Correct Answer: Streptococcus pneumoniae
Description: The most common infective agent of community acquired pneumonia is Streptococcus pneumoniae.Most cases are spread by droplet infection.Viral infections are impoant causes of CAP in children. Reference:Davidson's Medicine-22nd edition,page no:682
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