Infection by which of the following is often confused with viral pneumonia?
A) Mycobacterium
B) Mycoplasma
C) Blastomyces
D) Streptococcus
E) Coccidioides

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Mycoplasma infection (also known as atypical pneumonia or walking pneumonia) often presents with symptoms similar to viral pneumonia, including fever, cough and fatigue. Mycobacterium infections (such as tuberculosis) may also present similarly to pneumonia but are less commonly confused with viral pneumonia. Blastomyces and Coccidioides are fungal infections that can cause pneumonia but are less commonly confused with viral pneumonia. Streptococcus infections (such as pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae) typically present with more severe and rapid onset symptoms and are not commonly confused with viral pneumonia.

Infection by Which of the Following Is Often Confused with Viral