The burden of infant group B streptococcal infections in Ontario: Analysis of administrative data to estimate the potential benefits of new vaccines

The burden of infant group B streptococcal infections in Ontario: Analysis of administrative data to estimate the potential benefits of new vaccines

Group B streptococcus (GBS) is a leading bacterial cause of neonatal sepsis and meningitis in many countries as well as an important cause of disease in pregnant women. Currently, serotype-specific conjugate vaccines are being developed. We conducted an epidemiological analysis of health administrat...

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Main Authors: James Hartley, Ye Li, Liz Kunkel, Natasha S. Crowcroft
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2019-01-01
Series:Human Vaccines & Immunotherapeutics
Subjects:
group b streptococcus
maternal immunization
early onset gbs
late onset gbs
immunization program evaluation
health administrative data
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/21645515.2018.1511666

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