Outbreaks of serious pneumococcal disease in closed settings in the post-antibiotic era: a systematic review.

SUMMARY OBJECTIVES: Since the introduction of antibiotics, pneumococcal disease is predominantly sporadic, with occasional outbreaks. Our objective was to review the epidemiology of reported outbreaks of serious pneumococcal disease in closed settings to inform the development of guidelines to mana...

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Main Authors: Ihekweazu, C, Basarab, M, Wilson, D, Oliver, I, Dance, D, George, R, Pebody, R
Format: Journal article
Language:English
Published: 2010