Streptococcus pneumonia Flashcards by nafshe en | Brainscape

Q

What type of organism of ‘streptococcus pneumoniae’?

A

gram positive
alpha haemolytic
streptococci

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Name 4 classical signs and symptoms of ‘Streptococcus Pneumoniae’?

A

Cough
Pleuritic chest pain
Pyrexia
RUST COLOURED SPUTUM

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Q

Investigation results?

A

Raised CRP

2. Leucocytosis

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