Emerging pneumococcal serotypes in Iraq: scope for improved vaccine development [version 2; peer review: 2 approved]
Pneumococcal disease is a global public health concern as it affects the young, aged and the immunocompromised. The development of pneumococcal vaccines and their incorporation in the immunization programs has helped to reduce the global burden of disease. However, serotype replacement and the emerg...
Main Authors: | Ahmed H. Radhi, Delan Ikram, Haider N. Dawood, Ali H. Al-Jumaili, Ali Al-Jabban |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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F1000 Research Ltd
2023-12-01
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Series: | F1000Research |
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Online Access: | https://f1000research.com/articles/12-435/v2 |
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