Pneumococci

Pneumococcus: Test and Diagnosis

1st order laboratory parameters – obligatory laboratory tests. Immunologic antigen detection Bacterial culture Laboratory parameters 2nd order – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, etc. – for differential diagnostic clarification of. Bacterial pathogens Haemophilus influenzae Moraxella catarrhalis Mycoplasma Chlamydia Viral pathogens Influenza viruses Human coronaviruses (OC43, 229E) Adenoviruses Picornaviruses (especially rhinoviruses) Paramyxoviruses … Pneumococcus: Test and Diagnosis

Pneumococcus: Drug Therapy

Therapeutic targets Elimination of the pathogens Avoidance of complications Therapy recommendations Antibiosis (antibiotic therapy; duration of therapy: 5-10 days). Symptomatic therapy (analgesics/painkillers, if necessary, antitussives/antitussives for nighttime rest), i.e., treatment of symptoms. See also under “Further therapy“.

Pneumococcus: Diagnostic Tests

Optional medical device diagnostics – depending on the results of the history, physical examination, laboratory diagnostics, and obligatory medical device diagnostics – for differential diagnostic clarification. Computed tomography of the skull (cranial CT, cranial CT or cCT) – if meningitis (meningitis) is suspected. Abdominal sonography (ultrasound examination of the abdominal organs) – if appendicitis (“appendicitis”) … Pneumococcus: Diagnostic Tests

Pneumococcus: Prevention

Pneumococcal vaccination is the most important and effective preventive measure. Furthermore, to prevent pneumococcal infection, attention must be paid to reducing risk factors. Behavioral risk factors Consumption of stimulants Tobacco (smoking) Psycho-social situation Stress (due toweakening of the immune system). Fatigue Disease-related risk factors Allergies Alcoholism Anemia (anemia) Other respiratory – affecting the respiratory tract … Pneumococcus: Prevention

Pneumococcus: Causes

Pathogenesis (development of disease) After infection with pneumococci, they activate the defense system, but they cannot be eaten because of their envelope. As a result, many bacteria and/or impaired immune defenses (immunodeficiency) cause infection of the affected region. Pneumococcal disease is divided into the following clinical forms: Invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD). Bacteremia (introduction of bacteria … Pneumococcus: Causes

Pneumococcus: Medical History

Medical history (history of illness) represents an important component in the diagnosis of pneumococcal disease. Family history What is the current health status of your family members? Social history Is there any evidence of psychosocial stress or strain due to your family situation? Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints). What symptoms have you … Pneumococcus: Medical History

Pneumococcus: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

There are numerous infectious diseases that can be caused by pneumococcus. Chief among these are: Respiratory system (J00-J99) Pneumonia (pneumonia) Rhinosinusitis – inflammation of the nose and sinuses. Sinusitis (inflammation of the paranasal sinuses). Tracheobronchitis – inflammation of the trachea and bronchi. Eyes and eye appendages (H00-H59). Ulcer serpens corneae (corneal ulcer). Cardiovascular system (I00-I99) … Pneumococcus: Or something else? Differential Diagnosis

Pneumococcus: Complications

The following are the most important diseases or complications (e.g., invasive pneumococcal disease, IPE) that may be contributed to by pneumococcal disease: Respiratory system (J00-J99) Pulmonary emphysema – abnormal increase of air in the lungs. Pneumonia (inflammation of the lungs) Infectious and parasitic diseases (A00-B99). Sepsis (blood poisoning) – especially in persons who have had … Pneumococcus: Complications

Pneumococcus: Examination

A comprehensive clinical examination is the basis for selecting further diagnostic steps: General physical examination – including blood pressure, pulse, body temperature, body weight, body height; further: Inspection (viewing). Skin, mucous membranes and sclerae (white part of the eye). Auscultation (listening) of the heart. Examination of the lungs Auscultation (listening) of the lungs [due tocauses: … Pneumococcus: Examination