This picture shows the organism Pneumococci. These bacteria are
usually paired (diplococci) or appear in chains. Pneumococci are
typically associated with pneumonia, but may cause infection in
other organs such as the brain (pneumococcal meningitis) and blood
stream (pneumococcal septicemia). (Courtesy of the Centers for
Disease Control.)
Review Date: 10/10/2005
Reviewed By: Mosby Publishing Company
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