KCET2026BiologyHuman Health and Diseases
The causative organism of Pneumonia is _____
Options
- AWuchereria malayi
- BHaemophilus influenza
- CSalmonella typhi
- DTrichophyton
Correct answer
B. Haemophilus influenza
Step-by-step solution
Pneumonia is an infectious disease of the lungs caused by bacteria such as Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus influenzae. Wuchereria malayi causes lymphatic filariasis. Salmonella typhi causes typhoid fever. Trichophyton is a fungus that causes ringworm. Therefore, Haemophilus influenza is the causative organism of pneumonia. Answer: Haemophilus influenza