Streptococcus pneumoniae is responsible for pneumococcal infections, which can range from relatively minor infections to genuinely life-threatening complications. Photo: The Star
Pneumococcal disease has been the subject of some high profile awareness campaigns recently. But what’s in the name?
Pneumococcal disease is caused by the bacterium, Streptococcus pneumoniae, or simply pneumococcus. Pneumococcal infections can range from relatively minor ear and sinus infections to genuinely life-threatening complications such as pneumonia and blood infect-ions.
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