Pneumococcal disease in childhood

Authors
Mohan, PV Heath, PT
Citation
Pv. Mohan et Pt. Heath, Pneumococcal disease in childhood, HOSP MED, 62(7), 2001, pp. 406-409
Citations number
29
Categorie Soggetti
General & Internal Medicine
Journal title
HOSPITAL MEDICINE
ISSN journal
14623935 → ACNP
Volume
62
Issue
7
Year of publication
2001
Pages
406 - 409
Database
ISI
SICI code
1462-3935(200107)62:7<406:PDIC>2.0.ZU;2-C
Abstract
Streptococcus pneumoniae is the most common cause of serious bacterial infe ctions in children worldwide. Problems with antibiotic resistance have lead to changes in antibiotic policies for children with possible pneumococcal disease. Demonstration of the efficacy of a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine has lead to consideration of its inclusion in routine infant vaccination sc hedules.