pneumococcus
Causes bacterial pneumonia
Pneumococcus is a spherical bacterium that commonly causes pneumonia, meningitis, and ear infections.
The name reflects its shape (coccus means sphere) and its association with lung infection.
Plural: pneumococci.
The adjective is pneumococcal: pneumococcal vaccine, pneumococcal disease.
Retains crystal violet stain
- cocciSphere-shaped bacteria
- microorganismMicroscopic living entity
- coloniesTerritories under foreign control
- capsuleEnclosed dose container
polysaccharide · cultures · agar · petri · morphology · microbiology · carriage · nasopharynx
Membrane inflammation around brain
- bacteremiaPathogens present in bloodstream
- sepsisDangerous inflammatory infection response
- sinusitisInflamed nasal cavities
- empyemaPus in body cavity
endocarditis · peritonitis · arthritis · conjunctivitis · pleurisy · bronchitis · fever · chills
Protective medical injection
- conjugateModify verbs grammatically
- polysaccharideChained sugar molecule
- coverageExtent of inclusion
- boosterSomething that increases strength
dose · schedule · pediatric · elderly · immunocompromised · prevention · efficacy · antigen
Enclosed dose container
- phagocytosisCellular ingestion of particles
- evasionAct of escaping detection
- biofilmAdhesive layer of microorganisms
- complementWhat makes complete
inflammation · cytokine · invasion · pathogenesis · colonization · transmission · outbreak
Fungus-derived infection fighter
- amoxicillinPenicillin-type bacteria killer
- cephalosporinsClass of antimicrobial drugs
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
- resistanceCapacity to withstand force
susceptibility · fluoroquinolones · vancomycin · MIC · therapy · dosing · course · prescription
Gram-positive
Retains crystal violet stain
- cocciSphere-shaped bacteria
- microorganismMicroscopic living entity
- coloniesTerritories under foreign control
capsule · polysaccharide · cultures · agar · petri · morphology · microbiology · carriage · nasopharynx · commensal
meningitis
Membrane inflammation around brain
- bacteremiaPathogens present in bloodstream
- sepsisDangerous inflammatory infection response
- sinusitisInflamed nasal cavities
empyema · endocarditis · peritonitis · arthritis · conjunctivitis · pleurisy · bronchitis · fever · chills · malaise
immunization
Protective medical injection
- conjugateModify verbs grammatically
- polysaccharideChained sugar molecule
- coverageExtent of inclusion
booster · dose · schedule · pediatric · elderly · immunocompromised · prevention · efficacy · antigen · immunity
capsule
Enclosed dose container
- phagocytosisCellular ingestion of particles
- evasionAct of escaping detection
- biofilmAdhesive layer of microorganisms
complement · inflammation · cytokine · invasion · pathogenesis · colonization · transmission · outbreak
penicillin
Fungus-derived infection fighter
- amoxicillinPenicillin-type bacteria killer
- cephalosporinsClass of antimicrobial drugs
- antibioticsBacteria-destroying medicines
resistance · susceptibility · fluoroquinolones · vancomycin · MIC · therapy · dosing · course · prescription · hospitalization
pneumococcusvirus
Microscopic infectious agent
influenza virus · rhinovirus · coronavirus · bacteriophage · mycoplasma