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Streptococcus pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus carriage in healthy school-age children and adolescents.
Journal of medical microbiology - 1 Apr 2015
Esposito Susanna, Terranova Leonardo, Ruggiero Luca, Ascolese Beatrice, Montinaro Valentina, Rios Walter Peves, Galeone Carlotta, Principi Nicola
Abstract excerpt
Streptococcus pneumoniae and Staphylococcus aureus are common commensals of the upper respiratory tract in children and adolescents. Understanding the relationship between these two pathogens, including their potential for mutual interference, is needed to evaluate the epidemiology of the diseases they cause, the factors that condition acquisition and carriage, and the impact of related preventative measures. We...
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