What type of severe lung infection may result in the development of small lung cavities called pneumatoceles?
a. Community-acquired pneumonia
b. Legionella pneumoniae
c. Staphylococcus aureus
d. Viral pneumonia
ANS: C
Patients with severe staphylococcal or gram-negative pneumonias may develop small cavities called pneumatoceles.
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