Strep. pneumonia neck tie, wine

“Strep pneumo” is a bacterium responsible for blood, bone and ear infections, as well as for meningitis and pneumonia.  Considering its morbidity rate in young children, it's somewhat akin to a pediatrician’s “annuity"!  It’s also a common nosocomial nasty, made even more so by its growing resistance to antibiotic therapy.  A vaccine is available that is highly recommended for both children and seniors.

Images courtesy of Dr. Rick Fairhurst

Information courtesy of Infectious Awareables