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How do doctors treat a pneumococcal infection?

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According to the CDC, *Streptococcus pneumoniae* is a leading cause of bacterial meningitis and a common cause of pneumonia, resulting in thousands of deaths annually in the U.S.. The primary question for patients and caregivers is, **how do doctors treat a pneumococcal infection?** effectively using antibiotics.