Pathogens
Streptococcus pneumoniae

Streptococcus pneumoniae

General Information

Encapsulated lancet-shaped gram positive diplococci

Normal flora and important cause of invasive disease, often vaccine preventable

  • Community-acquired pneumonia
  • Bacteremia
  • Meningitis

Many other syndromes possible but uncommon including:

  • Endocarditis
  • MSK

PCR testing is available for CSF and pleural fluid