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Epidemiology of invasive pneumococcal disease in older people in Spain (2007-2009): implications for future vaccination strategies.
PloS one - 1 Jan 2012
Ardanuy Carmen, Marimón José María, Calatayud Laura, Giménez Montserrat, Alonso Marta, Grau Immaculada, Pallarés Román, Pérez-Trallero Emilio, Liñares Josefina
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Recently, the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) has been recommended for adults. We analyzed the epidemiology of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) in older adults in Spain before PCV13 introduction. METHODOLOGY/PRINCIPAL FINDINGS: IPD episodes, defined as clinical findings together with an invasive pneumococcal isolate, were prospectively collected from patients aged over 65 years in...
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