Challenges in immunisation against bacterial infection in children.
Polysaccharide-encapsulated organisms such as S. pneumoniae, H. influenzae type b and N. meningitidis are the leading causes of serious invasive bacterial diseases and pneumonia in children. The use of conjugate vaccines in developed countries has markedly decreased the burden of disease and mortali...
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| Format: | Journal article |
| Language: | English |
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2010
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