Which One of the Following Statements About Mycoplasmal Pneumonia Is

Question

Which one of the following statements about mycoplasmal pneumonia is TRUE?
A)The causative agent is a virus.
B)The symptoms resemble pneumococcal pneumonia.
C)The causative agent cannot be cultured.
D)Treatment is tetracyclines.
E)Annual vaccination can prevent infection.

Accepted Answer

Mycoplasmal pneumonia is caused by the bacterium Mycoplasma pneumoniae and can be treated with antibiotics such as tetracyclines. It is not caused by a virus, the symptoms are similar to pneumococcal pneumonia, the causative agent can be cultured, and there is currently no vaccine available to prevent infection.