Pneumococcus

Pneumococcus Or Streptococcus Pneumoniae Is A Common Host Found In The Mucosa Of The Mouth And Pharynx. Under Certain Conditions, It Can Become The Causal Agent Of Pneumonia, Meningitis, Septicemia And Otitis. Pneumococci Are Small Round Shaped Gram Positive Bacteria Which Generally Form Pairs Diplococci. They Have A Protective Capsule Preventing Phagocytosis. Sem 7800X. (Photo By BSIP/UIG Via Getty Images)