Streptococcus pneumoniae, true is:
Ans. is 'a' i.e., Vaccine is made from capsular polysaccharide (Ref: Ananthanarayan, 8th/e, p. 223, 9th/e, p. 221)* There are currently two types of pneumococcal vaccines: pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) and pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23).* There are more than 90 types of pneumococcal bacteria.* PCV13 protects against 13 types which is better than previous 7 types.* PPSV23 protects against 23 types.* Both vaccines provide protection against illnesses like meningitis (infection of the covering of the brain and spinal cord) and bacteremia (blood infection). PCV13 also provides protection against pneumonia (lung infection).* PCV13: Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine for all infants and children, and adults 19 years and older at high risk for disease.* PPSV23: Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine for all adults 65 years and older and those 2 years of age and older at high risk for disease.
Vaccine is made from capsular polysaccharide
Vaccine is routinely given to Indian children
Catalase and oxidase positive
Bile insoluble and optochin sensitive
Bacteria