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Suggest Treatment For Streptococcus Pneumoniae On Nose

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Posted on Mon, 27 Apr 2015
Question: I was told I have streptococcus pneumoniae in
my nose. I have no symptoms and am looking for a second opinion on if I should treat it with antibiotics and if it is something I should be concerned about. Thanks
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Answered by Dr. Krunal Karade (58 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
No need to be concerned about it .

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
Thanks for the query.

I have read your query and understand your concern.

Streptococcus pneumoniae is common normal bacterial flora present in nose .
Streptococcus pneumoniae is present in the upper respiratory tract of about half the population.

If you are not having any symptoms , no need to take antibiotics .
Streptococcus pneumoniae causes infection by invasion the mucosa of nose when our immunity get down .

No need to be concerned about it .

Regards.
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Suggest Treatment For Streptococcus Pneumoniae On Nose

Brief Answer: No need to be concerned about it . Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for the query. I have read your query and understand your concern. Streptococcus pneumoniae is common normal bacterial flora present in nose . Streptococcus pneumoniae is present in the upper respiratory tract of about half the population. If you are not having any symptoms , no need to take antibiotics . Streptococcus pneumoniae causes infection by invasion the mucosa of nose when our immunity get down . No need to be concerned about it . Regards.