Streptococcus pneumoniae infection
Streptococcus pneumoniae infection Microchapters |
This page is about clinical aspects of the disease. For microbiologic aspects of the causative organism(s), see Streptococcus pneumoniae.
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Usama Talib, BSc, MD [2]
Overview
Historical Perspective
Pathophysiology
Causes
Differentiating Streptococcus pneumoniae infection from other Diseases
Epidemiology & Demographics
Risk Factors
Natural History, Complications & Prognosis
Diagnosis
History & Symptoms | Physical Examination | Lab Findings | Chest X Ray | CT | Other Imaging Findings | Other Diagnostic Studies
Treatment
Medical Therapy | Primary Prevention | Secondary Prevention | Cost-Effectiveness of Therapy | Future or Investigational Therapies