Pneumonia and Invasive Pneumococcal Diseases: The Role of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine in the Era of Multi-Drug Resistance

Pneumonia and Invasive Pneumococcal Diseases: The Role of Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine in the Era of Multi-Drug Resistance

<i>Streptococcus pneumoniae</i> related diseases are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality, especially in children and in the elderly population. It is transmitted to other individuals through droplets and it can spread to other parts of the human host, causing a wide spectrum of cl...

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Main Authors: Chiara Scelfo, Francesco Menzella, Matteo Fontana, Giulia Ghidoni, Carla Galeone, Nicola Cosimo Facciolongo
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-04-01
Series:Vaccines
Subjects:
pneumococcal colonization
pneumonia
vaccines
anticapsular antibodies
humoral immunity
serotypes
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-393X/9/5/420

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