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I know streptococcus bacteria cause strep throat - can they also cause ear infections? is there a vaccine available for these bacteria?

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Yes: Streptococcus pyogenes causes strep throat. Streptococcus pneumoniae causes ear infections. There is a vaccine for streptococcus pneumoniae.

Dr Ferguson agreed

Answered 5/5/2017

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Yes and no: Yes it can cause ear infections and no there is no current vaccine for prevention.

Dr Ferguson and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/5/2017

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