Streptococcus pneumoniae
Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcal) disease can range from ear and sinus infections to pneumonia, meningitis, and bloodstream infections. Children younger than 2 years old, older people, and those with immunocompromising conditions are most at risk. Vaccines are available to prevent pneumococcal disease in children and adults.
MICs for β-lactam Antibiotics Predicted by Penicillin Binding Protein Gene Types
Resources and Protocols
Global Pneumococcal Strain Bank and GPS Project
Source: CDC
Page last reviewed: July 23, 2021
Content source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases