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Both Mycobacterium tuberculosis and Streptococcus pneumoniae

are acquired by inhalation
have cell walls that contain a high content of mycolic acids
have polysaccharide capsules
stay in the lung and rarely, if ever, enter the bloodstream

Correct Answer: are acquired by inhalation

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