Streptococcus pneumoniae outbreaks and implications for transmission and control: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Streptococcus pneumoniae is capable of causing multiple infectious syndromes and occasionally causes outbreaks. The objective of this review is to update prior outbreak reviews, identify control measures, and comment on transmission.

Methods

We conducted a review of published S. pneumoniae outbreaks, defined as at least two linked cases of S. pneumoniae.

Results

A total of 98 articles (86 respiratory; 8 conjunctivitis; 2 otitis media; 1 surgical site; 1 multiple), detailing 94 unique outbreaks occurring between 1916 to 2017 were identified. Reported serotypes included 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7F, 8, 12F, 14, 20, and 23F, and serogroups 6, 9, 15, 19, 22. The median attack rate for pneumococcal outbreaks was 7.0% (Interquartile range: 2.4%, 13%). T

SUBMITTER: Zivich PN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6217781 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature