Antimicrobial susceptibility and serotype distribution of Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates among children in Suzhou, China.

ABSTRACT: Streptococcus pneumoniae (SP) is responsible for pneumococcal diseases with severe morbidity and mortality. High rates of drug resistance constitute serious public health concerns. Vaccination has proven to be an effective means of reducing disease burden. Epidemiological information of antibiotic susceptibilities and serotype distribution will be of great help to the management of pneumococcal infections. This study reported the serotype distribution and antibiotic resistance pattern of SP in hospitalized children in Suzhou during the years 2017-2018. The aim is to reduce pneumococcal resistance and guide vaccination. The clinical data of hospitalized children with SP were collected and analyzed. A total of 2,446 strains of SP were isolated from these patients. Serotypes were determined u

SUBMITTER: Dai G 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10772826 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature