A pathogen named for this disorder is susceptible to optochin.
A pathogen named for this disorder is susceptible to optochin. An appearance similar to "currant jelly" is used to diagnose the Klebsiella form of this disorder. Prevnar is a vaccine against a bacterium named for this disorder, and that pathogen was used by Frederick Griffith to prove DNA, not protein, was transformed by bacteria. Legionnaire's disease is a (*) form of this disorder. A variant of this disorder called PCP and transmitted by fungi kills many HIV patients. This disorder is classified as either "hospital-acquired" or "community-acquired" since it's so contagious. For 10 points, name this disorder which can be caused by bacteria or viruses and generally refers to inflammation of the alveoli, causing breathing trouble.
A pathogen named for this disorder is susceptible to optochin.
pneumonia