What you need to know about pneumococcal disease/L’infection pneumococcique, qu’est-ce que c’e



Pneumococcal disease is a name for any infection caused by pneumococcus bacteria. These bacteria are found in the respiratory tract, including the throat and nose, and transmitted through...


Pneumococcal disease is a name for any infection caused by pneumococcus bacteria. These bacteria are found in the respiratory tract, including the throat and nose, and transmitted through direct contact with infected respiratory droplets.

It mainly affects children under the age of five, people over the age of 65 and individuals with certain diseases like diabetes and cirrhosis. Here’s an overview of what you need to know.

Symptoms

The pneumococcus bacteria can cause illnes-ses such as otitis, sinusitis and bronchitis. Symptoms typically appear one to three days after a person is infected and can vary in se-verity depending on the area of the body af-fected. Here are a few examples.

• Confusion

• Convulsions

• Difficult or painful breathing

• Blue lips

• Severe neck stiffness

• Drowsiness

Although most infections can be treated with antibiotics, severe pneumococcal infections can lead to hospitalization and even be life-threatening.

Prevention and treatment

The best way to prevent pneumococcal di-sease is to get vaccinated. It’s also recommended to quit smoking, avoid contact with infected people and wash your hands often.

Pneumococcal disease should be taken seriously to avoid possible complications, like pneumonia, meningitis and brain damage. Contact a health care professional if you have any questions.

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L’infection pneumococcique, qu’est-ce que c’est?

L’infection pneumococcique, ou infection à pneumocoque, est causée par une bactérie (le pneumocoque) qui se situe dans les voies respiratoires (gorge, nez) et se transmet par les gouttelettes d’une personne contaminée. Elle touche principalement les enfants de moins de 5 ans, les personnes de 65 ans et plus et celles souffrant de maladies spécifiques (diabète, cirrhose, etc.). Voici un survol de ce qu’il faut savoir à son sujet.

Symptômes

Le pneumocoque peut causer diverses infections (otite, sinusite, bronchite, etc.). Les symptômes apparaissent en un à trois jours en moyenne et certains d’entre eux peuvent nécessiter de se rendre aux urgences. En voici quelques exemples :

• Confusion;

• Convulsions;

• Difficultés à respirer;

• Lèvres bleues;

• Raideur importante au cou;

• Respiration douloureuse;

• Somnolence.

Prévention et traitement

Pour vous protéger des infections à pneumocoque, faites-vous vacciner, cessez de fumer (le cas échéant), évitez les contacts avec les personnes contaminées et lavez-vous souvent les mains. La prise d’antibiotiques, l’usage adéquat de médicaments et une hydratation suffisante peuvent traiter la plupart des infections.

Une infection pneumococcique doit être prise au sérieux pour éviter d’éventuelles complications (ex. : pneumonie, méningite, lésion cérébrale). Communiquez avec un professionnel de la santé au moindre doute!

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