Further understanding of streptococcus pneumoniae respiratory tract infection

Streptococcus pneumoniae is still an important pathogen of community-acquired respiratory tract infections.Streptococcus pneumoniae has been studied widely and deeply.However,in recent years,there is a new understanding of microbiological characteristics,epidemiology,resistance mechanisms and the guidelines of streptococcus pneumoniae treatment.The paper introduces the new progress including the status of streptococcus pneumoniae respiratory tract infection,revised penicillin breakpoints,fluoroquinolone resistant characteristics,and biofilm resistance mechanisms.