Streptococcus pneumoniae is the most common cause of community-acquired pneumonia. It is a bacterium that inhabits the upper respiratory. It also causes different types of infections. This includes otitis media, endocarditis, meningitis, and para-nasal sinusitis. Antibiotics are needed to treat the infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. It may also be prevented through medical therapy and immunization.
