Gram-Positive Encapsulated Diplococci Found in Sputum is Indicative Of

Question

Gram-positive encapsulated diplococci found in sputum is indicative of
A)E.coli.
B)Pseudomonas.
C)Streptococcus pneumoniae.
D)Neisseria gonorrhea.

Accepted Answer

Gram-positive encapsulated diplococci are characteristic of Streptococcus pneumoniae, which is a common cause of respiratory infections such as pneumonia and bronchitis. E.coli and Pseudomonas are gram-negative bacteria, and Neisseria gonorrhea is a gram-negative diplococcus but is not encapsulated.