Streptococcus Pneumoniae (pneumococcus)

Your Path

  • Streptococcus Pneumoniae (pneumococcus)

Sites

  • Pneumonia
  • Meningitis
  • Upper respiratory infections (e.g. otitis media)
  • Bacteremia if severe

Risk Factors

  • Csf leaks
  • S/p splenectomy or fxnl asplenia
  • Eldery and very young
  • Any chronic medical condition→ copd, liver or renal dz, chf, cancer, diabetes, HIV, or otherwise immunocompromised
  • Cochlear implants
  • Decreased risk if vaccinated
  • Increased risk pneumococcal pneumonia post viral infection

Symptoms

  • Fevers
  • Chills
  • Sweats
  • Severe illness
  • Cough, sputum, sob, chest pain
  • HA, confusion, neck stiffness
  • Other focality based on seeding

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