Match the items associated with pneumonia with the appropriate classification. Items may be used once, more than once, or not at all.
-Staphylococcus

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Staphylococcus is a gram-positive organism commonly associated with pneumonia.

Answer: F
 Pneumonia can be classified as community-acquired, hospital-acquired, or healthcare-associated. Here, acquired pneumonia is a general term for pneumonia not acquired in the community.

Answer: E
 Some cases of pneumonia are caused by viruses rather than bacteria.

Answer: C
 Atypical organisms, such as Mycoplasma pneumoniae, may cause a certain type of pneumonia known as atypical or walking pneumonia.

Answer: D
 Anaerobic bacterial infections are a rare cause of pneumonia, but they can occur in certain circumstances, such as after aspiration of oral or gastric contents.

Answer: B
 Gram-negative organisms are less commonly associated with pneumonia than gram-positive organisms, but they can cause severe infections in vulnerable populations, such as those with weakened immune systems.

Match the Items Associated with Pneumonia with the Appropriate Classification