Zachary Rushton
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Inflammatory condition of the lung affecting
the alveoli especially
Most common infectious agent leading to
hospitalization in the world
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White blood cell
pneumolysin
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Penicillin resistance has led to increase in
mortality rate
◦ Penicillin- nonsusceptible  19.4%
◦ Susceptible  15.7%
◦ Production of altered penicillin binding proteins
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There currently exists a 23 valent capsular
polysaccharide vaccine
Based on knowledge that antibodies formed
against the capsule are very effective in
preventing lethal S. pneumoniae infection
1 shot
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5 years later, a
booster is given
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