Match the following pneumococcal diseases with their descriptions: Pneumococcal pneumonia | Infection of the lungs, Bacteremia | Inflammation of the protective lining surrounding t... Match the following pneumococcal diseases with their descriptions: Pneumococcal pneumonia | Infection of the lungs, Bacteremia | Inflammation of the protective lining surrounding the brain and spinal cord, Meningitis | Bacteria is found in the bloodstream.
Understand the Problem
The question is asking us to match specific pneumococcal diseases with their corresponding descriptions. We need to identify which description corresponds to each disease listed.
Answer
Pneumococcal pneumonia: Lung infection; Bacteremia: Bacteria in bloodstream; Meningitis: Inflammation of brain lining.
Pneumococcal pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. Bacteremia is when bacteria is found in the bloodstream. Meningitis is the inflammation of the protective lining surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
Answer for screen readers
Pneumococcal pneumonia is an infection of the lungs. Bacteremia is when bacteria is found in the bloodstream. Meningitis is the inflammation of the protective lining surrounding the brain and spinal cord.
More Information
Pneumococcal diseases are caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae and can lead to serious infections. Pneumococcal pneumonia specifically affects the lungs, bacteremia represents bacteria present in the blood, and meningitis is a severe inflammation of the meninges, the brain and spinal cord coverings.
Tips
A common mistake is confusing bacteremia with septicemia; bacteremia refers specifically to bacteria in the blood without it resulting in widespread inflammation or infection throughout the body.
Sources
- Pneumococcal Disease Symptoms and Complications - CDC - cdc.gov
- Pneumococcal: The Disease & Vaccines - chop.edu
- Meningitis - pneumococcal Information | Mount Sinai - New York - mountsinai.org
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