Pneumococcal Disease

• Caused by pneumococcal bacteria.
  • May attack diff. parts of the body
    • E.g. → may cause middle ear infection, lung infection (pneumonia), inflammation of membranes of brain and spinal cord, infection of the blood.

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Cause:

• pneumococcal disease → caused by pneumococcus bacteria

How is it Transmitted:

• Mainly transmitted → through respiratory droplets

Signs and Symptoms:

• Fever, headache, vomiting, cough, chest pain, rapid breathing

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Methods to Reduce Transmission of Pneumococcus Bacteria

1. Get Pneumococcal vaccination
2. Take daily preventive actions (points 2-5 in Influenza)
3. Take antibiotics → prescribed by doctor to treat disease

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