Pneumocystis Jirovecii Pneumonia
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia (PJP), formerly known as Pneumocystis carinii pneumonia (PCP), is a life-threatening opportunistic infection caused by the atypical fungal organism Pneumocystis jirovecii. It…
Pneumococcus Endocarditis
Pneumococcus endocarditis, a rare yet life-threatening form of infective endocarditis, is caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. Despite the organism's well-known role in pneumonia and meningitis, its…
Pneumococcal Pneumonia
Pneumococcal pneumonia is an acute lower respiratory tract infection caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, a leading bacterial pathogen responsible for significant global morbidity and mortality. This…
Pneumococcal Pharyngitis
Pneumococcal pharyngitis refers to a bacterial infection of the pharynx caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. Although this pathogen is more commonly associated with pneumonia, sinusitis, and…
Pneumococcal Meningitis
Pneumococcal meningitis is a life-threatening bacterial infection of the membranes (meninges) surrounding the brain and spinal cord. Caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, this condition is a…
Pneumococcal Infection Prevention in Sickle Cell Disease
Pneumococcal Infection Prevention in Sickle Cell Disease: Sickle cell disease (SCD) significantly increases vulnerability to pneumococcal infections, particularly invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) such as bacteremia,…
Pneumococcal Infection
Pneumococcal infection is caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, a gram-positive bacterium that can lead to a broad range of illnesses, ranging from mild respiratory conditions to…
Pneumococcal Acute Otitis Media
Pneumococcal acute otitis media (AOM) is a common and potentially severe infection of the middle ear, primarily caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae. It is especially prevalent…
Plasmodium Vivax Malaria Prevention
Plasmodium vivax, a protozoan parasite, presents unique challenges in malaria prevention due to its ability to form hypnozoites—dormant liver-stage parasites capable of causing relapses. These…
Plasmodium Vivax Malaria
Plasmodium vivax is one of the five protozoan species that cause malaria in humans. Unlike the often-deadly Plasmodium falciparum, P. vivax malaria is generally less…