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Molecular characterization and epidemiology of Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 8 in Denmark
5 May 2021
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BACKGROUND: Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 8 incidence has increased in Denmark after the introduction of pneumococcal conjugated vaccines (PCV). The mechanism behind the serotype 8 replacement is not well understood. In this study, we aimed to present epidemiological data on invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) and molecular characterization of 96 serotype 8 clinical isolates. METHODS: IPD data from 1999 to...
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