Burden of invasive pneumococcal disease in children aged 1 month to 12 years living in South Asia: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

The primary objective was to estimate the burden of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) in children aged 1 month to 12 years in South Asian countries.

Methods

We searched three electronic databases (PubMed, Embase and the Cochrane Library) using a comprehensive search strategy, we manually searched published databases (Index Medicus and Current Contents) and we also searched the bibliographies of the included studies and retrieved reviews. The searches were current through June 2013. Eligible studies (community-based and hospital-based) were pooled and a separate analysis for India was also completed. A meta-regression analysis and heterogeneity analysis were performed. The protocol was registered with PROSPERO registration number CRD42013004483.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Jaiswal N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4010478 | biostudies-literature | 2014

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature