1. a. Name the organisms that commonly cause primary atypical pneumonia. b. Compare the pathophysiologic changes in viral and pneumococcal pneumonia. 2. a. Explain the significance and limitations of...

1. a. Name the organisms that commonly cause primary atypical pneumonia.

b. Compare the pathophysiologic changes in viral and pneumococcal pneumonia.

2. a. Explain the significance and limitations of a positive tuberculin test.

b. Explain the conditions under which tuberculosis may be contagious.

c. What measures can be taken by health professionals to minimize the spread of infection?