Current challenges in the accurate identification of Streptococcus pneumoniae and its serogroups/serotypes in the vaccine era.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.mimet.2017.07.015
Abstract: Streptococcus pneumoniae is a major cause of pneumonia, meningitis and other invasive diseases resulting in high mortality and morbidity among children under the age of five. Inaccurate identification of S. pneumoniae masks the exact estimation… read more here.
Keywords: current challenges; challenges accurate; pneumoniae; streptococcus pneumoniae ... See more keywords
Challenges and accurate estimates of mortality and case-fatality rates due to COVID-19
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DOI: 10.1016/j.nmni.2020.100775
Abstract: Many reasons restrict obtaining an accurate estimate of Case Fatality Rate (CFR) and Mortality Rate (MR) by COVID-19. The main concern is the number of infected people and deaths. We aimed to discuss some solutions… read more here.
Keywords: challenges accurate; mortality; case; covid ... See more keywords