Grace Gray by https://padlet.com/gracegray19/ajczggqqy5fuc4kk Streptococcus pneumoniae en-us 2020-12-04 14:46:11 UTC 2024-11-11 07:52:24 UTC hello@padlet.com Streptococcus pneumoniae gracegray19 https://padlet.com/gracegray19/ajczggqqy5fuc4kk/wish/987733049 -- Causes pneumonia ]]> 2020-12-04 14:54:16 UTC https://padlet.com/gracegray19/ajczggqqy5fuc4kk/wish/987733049 gracegray19 https://padlet.com/gracegray19/ajczggqqy5fuc4kk/wish/987808634 Streptococcus pneumoniae is a Gram-positive bacteria. it is spherical in shape. Also, it is a member of the genus Streptococcus. Typically the bacteria is found in pairs. It does not form spores and it is not motile. ]]> 2020-12-04 15:11:25 UTC https://padlet.com/gracegray19/ajczggqqy5fuc4kk/wish/987808634 Who gets pneumonia? gracegray19 https://padlet.com/gracegray19/ajczggqqy5fuc4kk/wish/987844890 the very young children and the older adults are most susceptible to contracting pneumonia. ]]> 2020-12-04 15:19:16 UTC https://padlet.com/gracegray19/ajczggqqy5fuc4kk/wish/987844890 How is it contracted? gracegray19 https://padlet.com/gracegray19/ajczggqqy5fuc4kk/wish/987857336 it is contracted by bacteria and viruses in the nose, aspirating food, drinks, or vomit, or by inhaling an infected person's droplets from their sneeze or cough.]]> 2020-12-04 15:21:58 UTC https://padlet.com/gracegray19/ajczggqqy5fuc4kk/wish/987857336 What are the Symptoms? gracegray19 https://padlet.com/gracegray19/ajczggqqy5fuc4kk/wish/987878599 some symptoms of pneumonia might include a cough, fever, sweating, and chills, shortness of breath, extreme fatigue, and chest pain. ]]> 2020-12-04 15:26:46 UTC https://padlet.com/gracegray19/ajczggqqy5fuc4kk/wish/987878599 How can it be treated? gracegray19 https://padlet.com/gracegray19/ajczggqqy5fuc4kk/wish/987886935 Antibiotics are a common treatment. Rest and getting plenty of oral fluids is suggested. In some cases oxygen therapy and IV fluids might be used. ]]> 2020-12-04 15:28:38 UTC https://padlet.com/gracegray19/ajczggqqy5fuc4kk/wish/987886935 How can it be prevented? gracegray19 https://padlet.com/gracegray19/ajczggqqy5fuc4kk/wish/987896395 The CDC recommends that adults 65 years or older and children under age 2 get the pneumonia vaccine. ]]> 2020-12-04 15:30:51 UTC https://padlet.com/gracegray19/ajczggqqy5fuc4kk/wish/987896395 gracegray19 https://padlet.com/gracegray19/ajczggqqy5fuc4kk/wish/987910119 2020-12-04 15:34:00 UTC https://padlet.com/gracegray19/ajczggqqy5fuc4kk/wish/987910119 gracegray19 https://padlet.com/gracegray19/ajczggqqy5fuc4kk/wish/987912627 2020-12-04 15:34:35 UTC https://padlet.com/gracegray19/ajczggqqy5fuc4kk/wish/987912627 gracegray19 https://padlet.com/gracegray19/ajczggqqy5fuc4kk/wish/987916367 2020-12-04 15:35:28 UTC https://padlet.com/gracegray19/ajczggqqy5fuc4kk/wish/987916367