👉 Dipneumon, also known as pneumococcus or pneumococcal infection, is a bacterial infection that can cause pneumonia. It is caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae and is most commonly transmitted through close contact with someone who has the disease. The symptoms of pneumonia include coughing, fever, chest pain, shortness of breath, and difficulty breathing. Treatment for pneumonias typically involves antibiotics to help fight off the bacteria that cause it.
