What is the morphology and stain used to help

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Case: You are working at a night clinic as a nurse practitioner and are assessing a 35-year- old male who is complaining of mild-grade fever and a persistent, productive cough that at times appears to have blood. He states he has lost weight in the past 6 months and often wakes up drenched in sweat. He has treated his symptoms with over-the-counter medications but feels that his symptoms are worsening. He had recently traveled to India on business. X-rays of the lungs revealed a Ghon focus in the middle third of the right lung.

Question 1. Based on the patient's signs and symptoms, what lower respiratory tract illness do you suspect?

Question 2. What organism is likely causing this illness? (Genus and species)

Question 3. What is the morphology and stain used to help identify this organism?

Question 4. What treatment is given for this infection?

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