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Streptocccus Pneumoniae
Microbiology: Gram Positive, Alpha-hemolytic, Catalase Negative
Epidemiology - 10% adult carriers:
 • Most common cause of:
Bacterial meningitis, Otitis ... Exam, CXR, ENT ... exam, CT sinus ... Specificity of 97%) Treatment ... Streptocccus #Pneumoniae #strep
Lung Abscess - Diagnosis and Management Summary

Lung Abscess Etiology:
 • Necrosis of lung parenchyma by a
Blood cultures • CXR ... early disease) • CXR ... seen • Chest CT ... hemorrhage • Treatment ... Aeruginosa - Strep