All the following are potentially pathogenic organisms found in the nasopharynx of healthy individuals, except
A) Haemophilus influenzae.
B) Streptococcus pneumoniae.
C) Streptococcus mutans.
D) Neisseria meningitidis.

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Streptococcus mutans is a common inhabitant of the oral cavity, but it is not typically found in the nasopharynx. The other organisms listed are commonly found in the nasopharynx and can cause disease in certain circumstances.

All the Following Are Potentially Pathogenic Organisms Found in the Nasopharynx