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Pneumonia is caused by

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Streptococcus pneumoniae

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Streptococcus pneumoniae and Hemophilus influezae

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Bacillus pneumoniae

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Mycobacterium pneumoniae

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The correct option is B Streptococcus pneumoniae and Hemophilus influezae
Pneumonia is a disease caused by the bacteria Haemophilus influenzae and Streptococcus pneumoniae.

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