This was my first project of the summer. I had to gather information on Diploccus Pneumoniae, also called Streptococcus Pneumoniae.
Males are generally more affected than females.
This pathogen also causes meningitis, bacteremia, and ear infections. There is a cure Commonly, penicillin was used to cure pneumococcus, but today there are many resistant strains. Presently Azithromycin, Clarithromycin, Erythromycin, Amoxicillin-Clavulanate, and Doxycycline can be used for treatment. There is also a vaccine for 23 of the most common serotypes, but they are severely underutilized. Symptoms in Humans Productive cough, fever, chills, rigors, chest pain, abdominal pain, anorexia, weight loss, wheezes, altered mental status.