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Epidemiology Characteristics of Streptococcus pneumoniae From Children With Pneumonia in Shanghai: A Retrospective Study
18 Jul 2019
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Background: Streptococcus pneumoniae is the most common pathogen causing death in children under five years old. This retrospective surveillance aimed to analyze serotype distribution, drug resistance, virulence factors and molecular characteristics of pneumonia isolates from children in Shanghai, China. Methods: A total of 287 clinical pneumococcal isolates were collected from January to December in 2018 and...
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