S. pneumonia is responsible for about 35% of ear infections in children.
But the pneumovax only covers about 28 different seroligical varients of the
bacteria's capsule, which is the pathological part. The species that causes
the ear infection might not be one of the varients vaccinated against. But
the vaccine covers about 80% of pathological varients of the strain. So it
might be a good idea to introduce the vaccine.
Treatments usually vary, most strains are susceptable to Trimeth/sulf, I am
not sure of any B-lactamase strains so pennicillians should work or even a
cefazolin. I would hope that vancomycin would not have to be used, but is
usually the last successive stand.
Lea Johnson wrote in message <36C9BB02.F45 at erols.com>...
>I read on at another news group that pneumovax is now being given to
>children for protection against ear infections. In addition, my
>allergist told me that a low Igg would contribute to any infection of
>the repiratory system, as it is mucous membrane. Today, however, an
>internal medicine doctor said that the pneumococcal group of bacteria
>only cause pneumonia. Is he wrong? Should this be something a doctor of
>internal medicine know?
>>What will happen to a person with chronic sinus/acute infection who has
>developed a resitant form of bacteria if they stop all antibiotics?
>>Wouldn't it be better to let a person live for a length of time (with
>the inherent consequences) than to risk death or permenant disability
>from carrying a serious sinus infection untreated. These may be my
>choices. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
>>Thanks.
>>
