sinusitis

2023-05-15T17:58:18+00:00

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 [...]

Pedisupport2022-11-02T16:23:21+00:00

What is sinusitis? DEFINITION: Inflammation and infection of the sinuses (small cavities in the facial bones). SYMPTOMS: Headache Congestion Cough Bad breath Facial pain Fever Sore throat CAUSES: Bacteria including Streptococcus pneumoniae, Moraxella catarrhalis, and Haemophilus influenzae non-typeable and less commonly, staphylococcus and anaerobes. Viruses including adenovirus, parainfluenza virus, influenza virus, and rhinovirus. CONTAGION: Sinusitis [...]

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