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Q Round pneumonia is seen with
A. Streptococcal pneumonia
B. Kerosene oil aspiration
C. Lung cancer
D. Mendelson syndrome

Explanation
Streptococcal pneumonia
Streptococcus Pneumoniae (pneumococcus) is the most common
organism responsible for round pneumonia.
Round Pneumonia is spherical pneumonia that is usually seen in
children due to the lack of collateral air drift.
Streptococcus Pneumoniae (pneumococcus) is the most common
organism responsible for round pneumonia.
Round pneumonia is important as they may simulate a tumor mass
from which they must be differentiated