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Streptococcus pneumoniae

Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center · FDA-approved active Biologic

This is a bacterial pathogen, not a pharmaceutical drug—Streptococcus pneumoniae is a gram-positive bacterium that causes respiratory and invasive infections.

At a glance

Generic nameStreptococcus pneumoniae
Also known asPrevnar, PCV7
SponsorOhio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center
ModalityBiologic
PhaseFDA-approved

Mechanism of action

Streptococcus pneumoniae is a naturally occurring pathogenic bacterium, not a manufactured therapeutic agent. It is the causative agent of pneumococcal diseases including pneumonia, meningitis, and bacteremia. The listing appears to be a data entry error, as bacterial pathogens are not drugs and are not developed by cancer centers as therapeutics.

Approved indications

No approved indications tracked.

Common side effects

No common side effects on file.

Key clinical trials

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