A lung specimen from a pneumonia patient contains Gram- negative bacilli. Laboratory test results on the bacteria show they are nonmotile coliforms with a thick capsule. Which pathogen is the likely cause of the pneumonia?
A) Hafnia
B) Serratia
C) Klebsiella
D) Escherichia coli
E) Enterobacter

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Klebsiella pneumoniae is a Gram-negative, nonmotile coliform bacterium known for having a thick capsule, which is a key virulence factor. It is a common cause of pneumonia.

A Lung Specimen from a Pneumonia Patient Contains Gram- Negative