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Streptococcus pneumonia is a [[Gram-positive|gram-positive]] bacteria which are part of the genus Strepotococcus <ref>http://perspectivesinmedicine.cshlp.org/content/3/7/a010215.full</ref> . They are usually found in pairs ([[Diplococci|diplococci]]) and are an example of a highly invasive pathogen. It is the main cause of pneumonia and meningitis in children and in the elderly. | Streptococcus pneumonia is a [[Gram-positive|gram-positive]] bacteria which are part of the genus Strepotococcus <ref>http://perspectivesinmedicine.cshlp.org/content/3/7/a010215.full</ref> . They are usually found in pairs ([[Diplococci|diplococci]]) and are an example of a highly invasive pathogen. It is the main cause of pneumonia and meningitis in children and in the elderly. | ||
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Revision as of 22:10, 5 December 2017
Streptococcus pneumonia is a gram-positive bacteria which are part of the genus Strepotococcus [1] . They are usually found in pairs (diplococci) and are an example of a highly invasive pathogen. It is the main cause of pneumonia and meningitis in children and in the elderly.