Streptococcus pneumoniae Virulence Factors Streptococcus pneumoniae is a highly virulent bacterium that causes sepsis in two situations: when it encapsulates organs, or when it enters a person’s body without a spleen. This type of sepsis is a particular threat to people with sickle cell anemia, which is essentially an autosplenectomy. Virulence factors For the past […]
Streptococcus Pneumoniae Characteristics | 5 Important Points
Streptococcus Pneumoniae Characteristics Streptococcus pneumoniae, also known as pneumococcus, is a Gram-positive, spherical bacteria. It is alpha-hemolytic under aerobic and beta-hemolytic under anaerobic conditions. This aerotolerant anaerobic member of the genus Streptococcus is non-motile, spore-free, and catalase-negative. It is a significant human pathogenic bacterium that first became known in the late 19th century. Strep pneumoniae […]
Streptococcus Pneumoniae Vaccine | 5 Important Points
OPKA Activity is a Major Determinant of Efficacy, Safety, and Cost of Streptococcus pneumoniae Vaccine OPKA activity is a major determinant of efficacy, safety, and cost of the streptococcus pneumoniae vaccine. The vaccine, which is currently used to protect against pneumococcal disease, effectively kills the pathogen. The assay was performed on blood collected from healthy […]