Which type of pneumonia rarely occurs in individuals with normal immune function?
A)Pneumonia caused by the influenza virus
B)Pneumonia caused by Pneumocystis jiroveci
C)Pneumonia caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae
D)Pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae

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A)Individuals who are significantly immunocompromised are at significant risk of developing pneumonia caused by Pneumocystis jiroveci. Immunity to P. jiroveci is nearly universal, except in those who are immunocompromised. The influenza virus, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Streptococcus pneumonia are all common causes of pneumonia in the general population.
B)Individuals who are significantly immunocompromised are at significant risk of developing pneumonia caused by Pneumocystis jiroveci. Immunity to P. jiroveci is nearly universal, except in those who are immunocompromised. The influenza virus, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Streptococcus pneumonia are all common causes of pneumonia in the general population.
C)Individuals who are significantly immunocompromised are at significant risk of developing pneumonia caused by Pneumocystis jiroveci. Immunity to P. jiroveci is nearly universal, except in those who are immunocompromised. The influenza virus, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Streptococcus pneumonia are all common causes of pneumonia in the general population.
D)Individuals who are significantly immunocompromised are at significant risk of developing pneumonia caused by Pneumocystis jiroveci. Immunity to P. jiroveci is nearly universal, except in those who are immunocompromised. The influenza virus, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Streptococcus pneumonia are all common causes of pneumonia in the general population.

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