The Emergence of Invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae Serotype 24F in Lebanon: Complete Genome Sequencing Reveals High Virulence and Antimicrobial Resistance Characteristics

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Background Invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) remains a global health problem. IPD incidence has significantly decreased by the use of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCV). Nevertheless, non-PCV serotypes remain a matter of concern. Eight Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 24F isolates, belonging to a non-PCV serotype, were detected through the Lebanese Inter-Hospital Pneumococcal Surveillance Program. The aim...

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