Which organism is the most common cause of community-acquired acute pneumonia?
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Correct answer: Streptococcus pneumoniae
Streptococcus pneumoniae (the pneumococcus) remains the most frequent cause of community-acquired pneumonia. It classically presents with lobar consolidation and 'rusty' sputum.
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