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Pneumococcal infections (patient information)

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Overview

Overview

What are the symptoms of Pneumococcal infections?

What are the symptoms of Pneumococcal infections?

What causes Pneumococcal infections?

What causes Pneumococcal infections?

Who is at highest risk?

Who is at highest risk?

Diagnosis

Diagnosis

When to seek urgent medical care?

When to seek urgent medical care?

Treatment options

Treatment options

Where to find medical care for Pneumococcal infections?

Where to find medical care for Pneumococcal infections?

Prevention

Prevention

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

What to expect (Outlook/Prognosis)?

Possible complications

Possible complications

Sources

Sources

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