The causative agents for boils, acne, abscesses, food poisoning, and a type of pneumonia are ____.

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Staphylococci are responsible for boils, acne, and abscesses. They can also cause food poisoning through the production of enterotoxins. However, a type of pneumonia is typically caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. Diplococci and bacilli are not specific enough to identify the causative agents for these conditions. Spirilla are usually associated with infections such as syphilis and Lyme disease, which are not included in the options given.

The Causative Agents for Boils, Acne, Abscesses, Food Poisoning, and a Type