S. pneumoniae is not only the most common cause of bacterial pneumonia, but is also the top cause of deaths due to pneumonia in children. — Positive Parenting
Pneumonia is one of the top five causes of childhood death in Malaysia, according to the Department of Statistics.
What makes this infectious disease so deadly to children?
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