Question

Which is a severe, and sometimes fatal, bacterial infection that begins with flu-like symptoms, body aches, and fever, followed by severe pneumonia with possible liver and kidney degeneration?

Answer 1

Answer:

Legionnaires disease

Explanation:

Legionnaires disease usually occurs two to ten days after exposure to legionella bacteria. It usually begins with the following signs and symptoms:

• Headache
• Muscle aches
• Fever

On the second or third day, the person will have other signs and symptoms, including the following:

• Cough with mucus
• Shortness of breath
• Chest pain
• Gastrointestinal symptoms
• Confusion or other mental changes

Although legionnaires disease mainly affects the lungs, occasionally may cause infections in the wounds and other parts of the body, with liver and kidneys.

Answer 2

Answer:

Explanation:

the above symptoms are usually associated with pneumococcal disease the explanation is given below

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