Daily Archives: December 19, 2008

Mayo Clinic Study Finds Increased Risk of Pneumococcal Disease in Asthma Patients


Mayo Clinic research shows adults with asthma are at increased risk of serious pneumococcal disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae, the most common bacteria causing middle ear infections and community acquired pneumonia. It also causes blood stream infections and brain infections. … Continue reading

By Bryan Anderson | Posted in Infectious Diseases, Pediatrics, Research | Tagged , , , | Comments (1)