What&;s the most likely diagnosis?
High-Yield Explanation
Pneumococcal Pneumonia : Produces inflammatory edema in the alveoli which spreads Via POres Kohn to more lateral alveoli. Extensive infiltrate usually abutting pleural surface. Prominent air bronchograms Organism is aspirated into the lungs from. the upper airways so it shows Predllection for lower lobes. Ref : David Sutton 9th ed