Pediatria pre prax 1/2008
PNEUMOCOCCAL DISEASES IN PEDIATRIC CLINICAL PRACTICE
Streptococcus pneumoniae became the most important bacterial pathogenic microorganism, especially in children under 5 years. Due to its specific characteristics it causes numerous invasive disorders with serious prognosis. Case reports document clinical symptoms and the course of severe pneumococcal infections. Various aspects of clinical symptoms are discussed, especially diagnostic facilities, therapy and prevention of infection induced by Streptococcus pneumoniae.
Keywords: Streptococcus pneumoniae, invasive disorders, prevention.
