Streptococcus pneumoniae infection

Streptococcus pneumoniae SEM micrograph of S. pneumoniae. Scientific classification Domain: Bacteria Phylum: Firmicutes Class: Diplococci Order: Lactobacillales Family: Streptococcaceae Genus: Streptococcus Species: S. pneumoniae Binomial name Streptococcus pneumoniae (Klein 1884) Chester 1901

Streptococcus pneumoniae infection Microchapters Home Patient Information Overview Classification Community Acquired Pneumonia Endocarditis Sinusitis Bronchitis Meningitis Cause Laboratory Findings Medical Therapy Primary Prevention

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Diagnosis

History & Symptoms | Physical Examination | Lab Tests | Chest X Ray | CT | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies

Treatment

Medical Therapy | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies

Case Studies

Case #1