All are pathogens associated with pneumonia in chronic alcoholism, EXCEPT:: (A) Streptococcus pneumoniae, (B) Oral anaerobes, (C) Acinetobacter spp, (D) H.influenzae
Answer is D. The pathogens known to cause pneumonia in patients with chronic alcoholism are: Streptococcus pneumoniae Oral anaerobes Klebsiella pneumoniae Acinetobacter spp Mycobacterium tuberculosis Ref: Harrison, E-18, P-2132