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Term: Pneumococcal Disease
Glossary Definition
Last Updated: 2011-05-05
Definition:
Caused by the bacteria Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus), it is the leading cause of bacteremia, meningitis, and bacterial pneumonia. Pneumococcal disease is most common in the very young, the elderly, and certain high risk groups such as individuals with asplenia, immune deficiency, or a chronic illness.
Related terms
- Asplenia
- Bacteremia
- Immunizations for Pneumonia / Pneumococcal Immunization
- Meningitis
- Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV-7)
- Pneumococcal Polysaccharide Vaccine 23 (PPV-23)
- Pneumonia
- Streptococcus pneumoniae
References
- Hilderman T, Katz A, Derksen S, McGowan K, Chateau D, Kurbis C, Allison S, Reimer JN. Manitoba Immunization Study. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2011. [Report] [Summary] (View)
Term used in
- Chartier M, Finlayson G, Prior H, McGowan K, Chen H, de Rocquigny J, Walld R, Gousseau M. Health and Healthcare Utilization of Francophones in Manitoba. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2012. [Report] [Summary] (View)
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