PCV13 serotype decrease in Italian adolescents and adults in the post-PCV13 era: Herd protection from children or secular trend?
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DOI: 10.1016/j.vaccine.2017.01.064
Abstract: BACKGROUND AND AIM OF THE WORK In 2010 PCV13 replaced PCV7 in the pediatric vaccination schedule for Italian children. While a strong herd effect was demonstrated for PCV7, a possible herd effect due to PCV13… read more here.
Keywords: pcv13 era; pneumococcal infection; pcv13; adolescents adults ... See more keywords
Treatment and Prevention of Pneumococcal Infection
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DOI: 10.1097/grf.0000000000000451
Abstract: Streptococcus pneumoniae, a gram-positive diplococcus, is the most common cause of bacterial pneumonia. The diagnosis of pneumococcal pneumonia is usually confirmed by chest x-ray and gram stain. The most appropriate antibiotics for treatment pneumococcal infection… read more here.
Keywords: treatment prevention; prevention pneumococcal; infection; pneumococcal infection ... See more keywords
P251 Vaccination against pneumococcal infection as adenoid hyperplasia prevention in children
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DOI: 10.1136/archdischild-2017-313273.339
Abstract: Pneumococcal infections (infections caused by S. pneumoniae) are one of the most widespread diseases in the world. Purpose of the study 1) to study the influence of immunisation on the frequency and duration of acute… read more here.
Keywords: frequency; pneumococcal infection; vaccination; vaccination pneumococcal ... See more keywords
Synergistic Protection against Secondary Pneumococcal Infection by Human Monoclonal Antibodies Targeting Distinct Epitopes.
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DOI: 10.4049/jimmunol.2200349
Abstract: Streptococcus pneumoniae persists as a leading cause of bacterial pneumonia despite the widespread use of polysaccharide-based vaccines. The limited serotype coverage of current vaccines has led to increased incidence of nonvaccine serotypes, as well as… read more here.
Keywords: pneumococcal infection; protection; infection; secondary pneumococcal ... See more keywords