Pneumococcal Disease
Pneumococcal disease is a group of illnesses that includes pneumonia, meningitis, bacteremia, otitis media, and sinusitis. Pneumococcal disease is caused by Streptococcus (S.) pneumoniae bacteria, also known as pneumococcus. It commonly lives in the nose or throat, and it enters the blood stream, causing several types of severe invasive pneumococcal disease.
The spread of pneumococcus from the nasal passage to the upper and lower respiratory tract also cause non-invasive conditions such as middle ear infection and sinusitis. If not treated, the conditions can lead to hearing loss, speech impediment, learning disabilities, paralysis, and even death.
There are 90 different strains of Streptococcus (S.) pneumoniae bacteria. Around 20 strains are associated with more than 80% of invasive pneumococcal disease.
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Celiac disease is sensitivity or allergy to gluten, a family of proteins mostly found in grai
ns, such as wheat, barley, and rye. Some people who suffered celiac disease also have trouble with oats. It may cause stomach ache, diarrhea, bloating, weight loss, or just a not-so-good feeling.
In celiac disease, the vili is lost or damaged, so that the body does not absorb much of anything. Everything will go rushing through the system, with unpleasant results. When people who suffer celiac disease eliminate gluten from their diet, the vili return and the symptoms go away over time.
The problem is, gluten is everywhere, so that avoiding it can be tough. Gluten can be found in cereal, bread, pasta, cookies, and processed foods. However, more gluten-free products are emerging in the market, and there are also many cookbooks that provide recipes for people who are gluten intolerant.
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