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Treatment of Strep Pneumoniae by Răzvan Roșca is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Streptococcus pneumoniae is a leading cause of bacterial pneumonia. It is transmitted through respiratory droplets and colonizes the upper respiratory tract. When the host is immunocompromised, the bacteria can transform and invade the lungs, causing pneumonia. There are two main types of bacterial pneumonia depending on the location of infection in the lungs: bronchopneumonia affects the bronchioles and alveoli, while lobar pneumonia causes consolidation of an entire lung lobe. Diagnosis involves medical h
- Author
- Răzvan Roșca
- Language
- EN