abdominal infection

Pediatric pneumococcal infections are caused by Streptococcus pneumonia bacteria, ranging from mild to severe. There are more than 90 strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae bacteria, and the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, and treatment vary with each infection. Dr. Bornstein discusses pediatric pneumococcal infections below. DEFINITION:  Illness caused by bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae SYMPTOMS:  Depending on the site [...]