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Streptococcus pneumoniae, commonly known as Pneumococcus, is a Gram-positive bacterium that typically resides in the upper respiratory tract and can cause various infections such as pneumonia, meningitis, and otitis media. It is characterized by its lanceolate shape, capsular polysaccharide antigen, and virulence factors like its antiphagocytic capsule and pneumolysin toxin. Diagnosis involves culture, microscopy, and antigen detection, while treatment options include penicillin for sensitive strains and th
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- Somesh Chandel
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