What Are the Treatments for Alpha 1 Strep Lung Infections?
Alpha hemolytic streptococcus, or alpha strep, is a spherical bacteria that can cause breakdown of blood cells on growth-medium plates that contain blood-based gels to promote the growth of bacteria. Streptococcus pneumoniae is the most common alpha strep that is associated with lung infections or pneumonia. Apart from damage to the respiratory tract, alpha strep can further spread to cause ear, blood and brain infections. Antibiotics are the mainstay of alpha strep lung infection treatment.
