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Streptococcus pneumoniae Flashcards

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General Properties

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Gram + diplococci
Encapsulated

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Source

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Human - nasopharyngeal

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Transmission

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Person to person by respiratory droplets

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Diseases

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Pneumonia- Most common cause of bacterial (CAP)
Meningitis
Otitis media
Sinusitis

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Virulence Factor: Capsule

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Virulence Factor: Beta lactam resistance

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Virulence Factor: Pneumolysin cytotoxin

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Prevention

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Vaccination

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