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a 28 year-old homeless man presents at a clinic with fever and labored breath. he has a productive cough that is tinged with blood. he has been alternating between living on the street and in a crowed men's shelter. X-Rays show white patches in the lungs. what is a likely cause of his condition? a 28 year-old homeless man presents at a clinic with fever and labored breath. he has a productive cough that is tinged with blood. he has been alternating between living on the street and in a crowed men's shelter. X-Rays show white patches in the lungs. what is a likely cause of his condition? a 28 year-old homeless man presents at a clinic with fever and labored breath. he has a productive cough that is tinged with blood. he has been alternating between living on the street and in a crowed men's shelter. X-Rays show white patches in the lungs. what is a likely cause of his condition?

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This condition is called Pneumonia

Likely cause of this condition are :
Bacteria-like organisms :- pneumonia can be caused by Mycoplasma pneumoniae
Bacteria:- Streptococcus pneumoniae is common cause of bacterial pneumonia in the U.S
Fungi
Viruses:- Some viruses which causes flu and the colds can also cause pneumonia

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