The causative agent of the pneumonia that results in permanent lung damage, may be nosocomial, and has a high mortality if untreated is

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K. pneumoniae is known to cause nosocomial pneumonia, which can result in permanent lung damage and has a high mortality rate if left untreated. S. pneumoniae and S. pyogenes can cause pneumonia but are not typically associated with such severe outcomes. S. aureus can cause severe infections, but it is not always associated with pneumonia. M. pneumoniae can cause atypical pneumonia, which is usually milder and self-limiting.

The Causative Agent of the Pneumonia That Results in Permanent