12th January 2024

A 54-year-old gentleman presents to A&E with an 8-day history of shortness of breath, headache and dry cough.

A 54-year-old gentleman presents to A&E with an 8-day history of shortness of breath, headache and dry cough. A chest X-ray is taken which shows patchy consolidation throughout both lung fields. The Consultant on the take believes that the patient may have an ‘atypical pneumonia.’ Which of the following would be classified as an ‘atypical’ organism for bacterial pneumonia?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.