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Talk about streptococcus pneumonia.

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Many strains/ types, usually are present as diplococci which are lancet shaped (infinity like) The different strains are detected by typing of the capsules. They release pneumolysins O (which are toxins) They attack and cause disease post-viral infection (like staph aureus) or alcohol consumption or smoking onset. Mostly aerobic bacteria and carried by most human beings


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