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Streptococcus pneumoniae infection (vaccine-preventable)

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Pneumococcal disease is a severe bacterial infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, also called pneumococcus. It may cause pneumonia, meningitis, or a blood stream infection (bacteremia).


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