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