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The pathogen Haemophilus influenzae is responsible for the disease

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Pneumonia
  • Pneumonia is a bacterial disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenzae.
  • Pneumonia is characterised with accumulation of fluid or pus in the lungs.
  • The pus develops as a result of inflammatory responses against pathogens that attack and destroy the alveoli in the lungs.
  • This results in difficulty in breathing and other symptoms such as cough, fever, chills etc.

Final answer

b. Pneumonia

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