Streptococcus pneumoniae infection
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 SEM micrograph of S. pneumoniae.
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| Streptococcus pneumoniae (Klein 1884) Chester 1901 |
Template:Streptococcus pneumoniae Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Streptococcus pneumoniae from other Diseases
Epidemiology & Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications & Prognosis
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