Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

Which of the following is not true of Streptococcus pneumoniae?


A) It has a polysaccharide capsule that resists phagocytosis.
B) It is the most frequent cause of community-acquired meningitis.
C) It is a small, gram-negative coccus.
D) It produces an alpha-hemolysin and hydrogen peroxide.

Answer

C