Serious Bacterial Infections Causing Pneumonia, Meningitis On The Rise In Alberta | CBC News
Calgary Experts are watching closely as cases of invasive pneumococcal disease rise in Alberta. The potentially life-threatening illness is caused by bacteria known as Streptococcus pneumoniae, which often strike after viral illnesses. Alberta reported 812 cases of invasive pneumococcal disease last year including 62 deaths Jennifer Lee · CBC NewsContinue Reading

