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1. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Pneumococcal_pneumoniaPneumococcal pneumonia - Wikipedia

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   Pneumococcal pneumonia is a type of bacterial pneumonia that is caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus). [1] . It is the most common bacterial pneumonia found in adults, the most common type of community-acquired pneumonia, and one of the common types of pneumococcal infection.

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     Other names. Pneumococcosis. Specialty. Respirology,...

   • Pneumonia

     Pneumonia is an inflammatory condition of the lung primarily...

2. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesPneumococcal Disease: Causes, Symptoms & Treatment

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   Sep 27, 2022 · Pneumococcal (noo-muh-KOK-uhl) disease is an infection caused by bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae (also known as pneumococcus). It’s contagious and may cause severe illness, so early diagnosis and treatment is important. Pneumococcal disease can affect many different systems in your body.

3. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › pneumoniaPneumonia - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Jun 13, 2020 · Pneumonia is an infection that inflames the air sacs in one or both lungs. The air sacs may fill with fluid or pus (purulent material), causing cough with phlegm or pus, fever, chills, and difficulty breathing. A variety of organisms, including bacteria, viruses and fungi, can cause pneumonia.

4. www.lung.org › pneumonia › pneumococcalPneumococcal Pneumonia | American Lung Association

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   Jul 21, 2023 · Lung Health & Diseases. Lung Disease Lookup. Pneumonia. Pneumococcal Pneumonia. Get The Facts About Pneumococcal Pneumonia. Pneumococcal pneumonia is the most common type of bacterial pneumonia. The risk for pneumococcal pneumonia increases with age and certain chronic conditions. Share Your Story.

5. www.cdc.gov › pneumococcalPneumococcal Disease | Pneumococcal Disease | CDC

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   Healthcare Providers. Clinical Overview of Pneumococcal Disease. Cause of, risk factors for, and transmission of pneumococcal disease. Clinical Guidance for Pneumococcal Disease. Clinical information on testing for, preventing, and managing pneumococcal disease. Clinical Features of Pneumococcal Disease.