Clonal distribution of invasive pneumococci, Czech Republic, 1996-2003.

ABSTRACT: We conducted surveillance on invasive pneumococci isolated from adults in the Czech Republic during 1996-2003. The 7 most prevalent serotypes were characterized. Coverage with the 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine was low. Our observations confirm that detection methods may have modified the expected effect of this vaccine.

SUBMITTER: Zemlickova H 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2957987 | biostudies-literature | 2010 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature