Which statement is TRUE about Streptococcus pneumoniae and the lung infection it causes?

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Streptococcus pneumoniae can spread from the focus of infection as a bacteremia, leading to more severe infections such as meningitis or sepsis. Option B is false, as immunity is serotype-specific. Option C is not entirely accurate as there are other antibiotics available for treatment, although penicillin and erythromycin are often used. Option D is false as pneumococcal pneumonia can be severe and even life-threatening if left untreated.

Which Statement Is TRUE About Streptococcus Pneumoniae and the Lung