Organism Spotlight: Streptococcus pneumoniae

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Continuing Education Credits

P.A.C.E.® Contact Hours: hour(s)

Florida Board of Clinical Laboratory Science CE Credit Hours

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Objectives

  • Describe the microscopic and culture characteristics of Streptococcus pneumoniae.
  • Identify common infections associated with pneumococcal disease.
  • Explain the significance of the polysaccharide capsule as a major virulence factor.
  • Differentiate S. pneumoniae from viridans group streptococci using optochin and bile solubility testing.
  • Recognize important antimicrobial susceptibility and diagnostic considerations associated with pneumococci.

Course Outline

  • Organism Spotlight: Streptococcus pneumoniae
    • Course Description
    • Meet the Organism
    • Colonization and Transmission
    • Virulence Factors
    • Cinical Disease
    • Laboratory Identification
    • Other Diagnostic Methods
    • Antimicrobial Resistance
    • Diagnostic Pitfalls
    • Case Study
    • Key Takeaways
    • References

Additional Information

This is a mini course designed to enhance learning and reinforce existing knowledge. It does not provide continuing education (CE) credit. The purpose of this course is to support ongoing professional development and review.