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Editor, Senior Moderator
Date:
September 22, 2014
Source:
American Society for Microbiology
Summary:
Influenza infection can enhance the ability of the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae to cause ear and throat infections, according to research. "As with most pneumococcal infections, it should be appreciated that localized nonlethal infections are much more common than the rapidly lethal presentations," says one expert. "For example, influenza is a contributing factor in otitis media (middle ear infections) in children."
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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/09/140922110430.htm
September 22, 2014
Source:
American Society for Microbiology
Summary:
Influenza infection can enhance the ability of the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae to cause ear and throat infections, according to research. "As with most pneumococcal infections, it should be appreciated that localized nonlethal infections are much more common than the rapidly lethal presentations," says one expert. "For example, influenza is a contributing factor in otitis media (middle ear infections) in children."
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http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/09/140922110430.htm