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Streptococcus Pneumonia Definition
Common names:
  • Bacterial Pneumonia Pneumococcus
  • Lung Infection Pneumococcus
  • Lung Infection Streptococcus
  • Pneumococcal Pneumonia
  • Pneumonia due to Pneumococcus
  • Pneumonia due to Steptococcus
  • Pneumonia Pneumococcus
  • Pneumonia Strepococcus
  • Streptococcus Pneumonia
A person with streptococcus pneumonia has inflammation and swelling of the lung, caused by an infection with the bacteria, Streptococcus pneumoniae. Images

The inflammation can cause fluid to collect in the lung, which can prevent oxygen from entering the bloodstream. Images

Streptococcus pneumonia is the most common type of bacterial pneumonia.

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Last Updated: Sep 9, 2008  References
Authors: Stephen J. Schueler, MD; John H. Beckett, MD; D. Scott Gettings, MD
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