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STREPTOCOCCUS PNEUMONIAE [1 record]

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Record 1 1991-01-24

English

Subject field(s)
  • Microbiology and Parasitology
DEF

A species that is a major cause of pneumonia and of various other pyogenic infections; the pneumococcus. It is often present as a commensal in the upper respiratory tract... Over 80 types are known.

Key term(s)
  • S. pneumoniae

French

Domaine(s)
  • Microbiologie et parasitologie
DEF

Streptocoque non groupable, présentant 84 types différents selon les antigènes capsulaires, commensal du larynx et responsable de pneumonies et de méningites.

Key term(s)
  • S. pneumoniae

Spanish

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