Streptococcus pneumoniae

  • Facts:
    Catalase negative, gram positive diplococcus
    Polysaccaride capsule that resists C3b/phagocytosis
  • Treatment:
    Pneumovax vaccination (prevention)
  • Notes:
    MC pathogen causing pneumonia in nursing home patients
    MCC community acquired pneumonia in adults
    MCC of otitis media in kids
  • Associated With:
    Lobular pneumonia
    Sinusitis
    Meningitis
    Otitis media



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July 27th 2010