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Question
Mention the causative agent and the preventive measures for the following: Pneumonia.
Solution
It is caused by Streptococcus or Diplococcus pneumoniae or Haemophilus influenza. The disease is transmitted by droplet infections. The disease can be prevented by covering the mouth to prevent inhaling of droplets/aerosols when visiting an infected person, articles used by the patient should be properly sterlized. Proper disposal of the sputum of an infected person.
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