Posted: August 16th, 2017

Which of the following community-acquired pneumonias demonstrates the highest occurrence during summer and fall?

Which of the following community-acquired pneumonias demonstrates the highest occurrence during summer and fall?
a) Legionnaires’ disease
Legionnaires’ disease accounts for 15% of community-acquired pneumonias.
b) Streptococcal (pneumococcal) pneumonia
Streptococcal pneumonia demonstrates the highest occurrence in winter months.
c) Mycoplasma pneumonia
Mycoplasma pneumonia demonstrates the highest occurrence in fall and early winter.
d) Viral pneumonia
Viral pneumonia demonstrates the greatest incidence during winter months.