Invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae in Children, Malawi, 2004–2006
Invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae in Children, Malawi, 2004–2006
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U.S. National Center for Infectious Diseases
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English
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U.S. National Center for Infectious Diseases
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Of 176 invasive
Streptococcus pneumoniae
isolates from children in Malawi, common serotypes were 1 (23%), 6A/B (18%), 14 (6%), and 23F (6%). Coverage with the 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV) was 39%; PCV10 and PCV13 increased coverage to 66% and 88%, respectively. We found chloramphenicol resistance in 27% of isolates and penici...
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Invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae in Children, Malawi, 2004–2006
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TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_a8f0e08d8802402a86fa6d094fc04f78
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_doaj_primary_oai_doaj_org_article_a8f0e08d8802402a86fa6d094fc04f78
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1080-6040
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1080-6059
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10.3201/eid1706.101404
