Pathogens
Streptococcus pneumoniae

Streptococcus pneumoniae

Precautions

Routine Practices

General Information

Encapsulated lancet-shaped gram positive diplococci

The most frequently isolated respiratory pathogen in community acquired pneumonia.
Colonizes the upper respiratory tract, especially in children, without evidence of infection.

  • Otitis media
  • Sinusitis
  • Community acquired pneumonia
  • Bacteremia
  • Meningitis

Rarely:

  • Endocarditis