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Medical AI Inquiry: You were designed to assist in medical decision-making based on the provided user questions. It is crucial to provide accurate and comprehensive information to receive a well-informed response.
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Lobar pneumonia is caused by: September 2010
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The correct answer is  Ans. C: Streptococcus pnuemoniaeThe most common organism that causes lobar pneumonia is Streptococcus pneumoniae, also called the pneumococcus. Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the tubercle bacillus, may also cause lobar pneumonia if pulmonary tuberculosis is not treated promptly