About Pneumococcal Disease

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Pneumococcal disease is a name for any infection caused by bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae or pneumococcus. There are vaccines to help prevent pneumococcal disease.

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Types of Infection
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Risk Factors and How It Spreads
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Symptoms and Complications
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Diagnosis and Treatment
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Prevention
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Fast Facts
Page last reviewed: September 1, 2020
Content source: National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, Division of Bacterial Diseases