streptococcal pneumonia

A moderately effective vaccine exists against some types of streptococcal pneumonia.

TWO days before Thanksgiving, a friend died of streptococcal pneumonia that followed a bout of influenza.

In 24 hours, Mr. Wilson was very sick with streptococcal pneumonia in both lungs that landed him in the hospital in intensive care.

Combined vaccines against haemophilus influenza b and streptococcal pneumonia are in use in Europe or being tested by Glaxo, Aventis and other pharmaceutical companies.

Septic complications-today rare-include ear and sinus infection, streptococcal pneumonia, empyema thoracis, meningitis and full-blown sepsis, upon which the condition may be called malignant scarlet fever.

The two medical students are involved in research work under the direction of Dr. MacDaniel and Dr. David Briles, a research professor in microbiology, searching for a vaccine to fight streptococcal pneumonia, a form of the infection that commonly strikes children.

The Pneumonia Hazard The particular danger of streptococcal pneumonia results from its ability, if not eradicated from the lungs early in the disease, to invade the bloodstream, where it may release toxins that can attack vital organs and cause a precipitous drop in blood pressure.