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Streptococcus Pneumoniae is a type of bacteria. It can cause you to have pneumococcal disease or cause middle ear infection or sepsis in children. It can also cause meningitis and sinus infections. Adults 65 and over or small children are at the most risk to get Streptococcus Pneumoniae. Some symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, chest pain, ear pain, confusion, and multiple more symptoms. The best way to prevent it is to get vaccinated. Usually it is non invasive and go away with out treatment.