Microbiology

Question 1

Most common bacterial organisms that cause IECOPD

Answer 1

1. Haemophilus Influenzae
2. Streptococcus pneumoniae
3. Moraxella Catarrhalis

Respiratory VIRUSES cause 30%

Most common cause = Human Rhinovirus

Question 2

Histoplasmosis

Answer 2

• Fungus: Histoplasma capsulatum

* Found in Bird and bat droppings in humid areas