The bacteria that causes pneumonia, possesses a capsule that protects the organism from phagocytosis, exhibits certain resistance to antibiotics, and is estimated to have 50% mortality rate.Group of answer choicesSalmonellaShigellaEscherichiaEnterobacterKlebsiella

The bacteria that is responsible for more infections and different kinds of infectionsGroup of answer choicesStaphylococcusColiStreptococcusSalmonellaPseudomonasNext

Capsule can help a pathogen evade phagocytosis.

Bacterial capsules __________.ANSWERallow for cells to live in phagocytic cellscan block fusion of lysosomes with the phagosomeallow for avoidance of phagocytosisrelease toxins that kill phagocytes

Select all functions of bacterial capsules.Multiple select question.Necessary for reproductionHelp to avoid phagocytosisAid in motilityAid in sticking to surfacesDetermine the bacterial shape

If a patient has pneumonia, which of the following can increase the risk for life-threatening illness or death?1. Weakened immune system2. COPD3. Marfan’s syndrome4. Heart disease