Following the Vatican's announcement of Pope Francis’ death on April 21, doctors are speaking about the health conditions he ...

Pneumococcal pneumonia is a potentially serious bacterial lung disease that can disrupt your life for weeks and even land you in the hospital. Medical experts want you to know that there are steps ...

Pneumococcal disease is an infection caused by the Streptococcus pneumoniae (S. pneumoniae) bacterium, also known as pneumococcus. Infection can result in pneumonia, infection of the blood ...

while pneumococcal disease is one of the most common bacterial infections leading to pneumonia. Your doctor may order ...

These guidelines suggest evaluation, therapy, and work-up of pneumonia patients based upon patient- specific risk factors, age and site of treatment. Pneumococcal species are the most common ...

Antimicrobial resistance and serotypes in Streptococcus pneumoniae have been evolving with the widespread use of antibiotics and the introduction of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCV).

Pneumococcal disease is comprised of pneumococcal pneumonia and IPD, including bloodstream infections and meningitis. Vaccination against these diseases has long been recommended for certain high ...

The EC nod for Capvaxive marks the fourth authorization of the vaccine for the prevention of IPD and pneumococcal pneumonia in adults. Capvaxive is also approved in Canada and Australia.