Pulmonary Disease Associated With Nonencapsulated Streptococcus pneumoniae

201817 citationsJournal Articlegold Open Access

Authors

Caleb Martin · University of Mississippi Medical Center

Jessica L. Bradshaw · University of Mississippi Medical Center

Haley R. Pipkins · University of Mississippi Medical Center

Larry S. McDaniel · University of Mississippi Medical Center

Abstract

We discuss 3 patients presenting with pneumonia associated with nonencapsulated <i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i> (NESp), an emerging pathogen commonly causing upper respiratory infections. Clinical isolates obtained from these patients were characterized to evaluate their respective antibiotic resistance and virulence mechanisms. We demonstrate that NESp resistant to classical drug treatments are isolated during pneumonia.

Topics & Keywords

Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment Streptococcal Infections and Treatments

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Open Forum Infectious Diseases

Volume 5, Issue 7, pp. ofy135-ofy135

DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofy135

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