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Pneumococcus

Description:

Pneumococcus refers to a type of bacteria known as Streptococcus pneumoniae. It can cause various respiratory infections, including pneumonia, meningitis, and otitis media.

Sample Sentences:

• The doctor confirmed that the patient's pneumonia was caused by pneumococcus.
• Infants and elderly individuals are particularly susceptible to pneumococcus infections.
• Effective vaccines have been developed to prevent infections caused by pneumococcus.

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