Communicable Disease Surveillance: Monthly
Invasive Diseases
Streptococcus pneumoniae - invasive antibiotic resistance unknown or non-resistant
Current Value
0
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Story Behind the Curve
Pneumococcal [noo-muh-KOK-uhl] disease is a name for any infection caused by bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae, or pneumococcus. Pneumococcal infections can range from ear and sinus infections to pneumonia and bloodstream infections. There are vaccines to help prevent pneumococcal disease.