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What type(s) of bacterial pathogens commonly cause community acquired pneumonia in the u.s.? make sure to include the full genus and species names, including the name for the pathogen that causes "walking pneumonia."?

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The most common type of bacteria that causes community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is  Streptococcus pneumoniae. Other bacteria that cause CAP include Mycoplasma pneumoniae, Chlamydophila pneumoniae, and Legionella pneumophila. Mycoplasma pneumoniae is known to be the main cause of walking pneumonia.