Article
Characteristics of pediatric invasive pneumococcal diseases and the pneumococcal isolates in Suzhou, China before introduction of PCV13.
Vaccine - 24 Jul 2017
Zhang Xiyan, Tian Jianmei, Shan Wei, Xue Jian, Tao Yunzhen, Geng Qian, Ding Yunfang, Zhao Genming, Zhang Tao
Abstract excerpt
BACKGROUND: Data on characteristics of invasive pneumococcal diseases (IPD) is limited in China. We aimed to understand the clinical features and explore the molecular characteristics of the pneumococcal isolates in China. METHODS: Since 2010, we prospectively collected the pneumococcal isolates and the IPD patients' demographic and clinical information in Suzhou University Affiliated Children's Hospital (SCH)....
Read the complete abstract on PubMedTopics
Share this publication in a Topic to start or enrich a Post.
