Streptococcus pneumoniae cause considerable morbidity and mortality, with persistent
neurological sequelae, particularly in young children and the elderly. It is widely assumed …

Individuals< 2 years and≥ 50 years of age, as well as those with other specific risk factors,
are especially vulnerable to invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD). Conjugate vaccines …

Streptococcus pneumoniae remains a major cause of morbidity and mortality throughout the
world. To date, after the introduction of routine childhood immunization, elderly people (ie …

The pandemic of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19) has caused the death of at least
270,000 people as of the 8th of May 2020. This work stresses the potential role of …

Streptococcus pneumoniae is an opportunistic Gram-positive pathogen that can cause
invasive disease. Recent studies have shown that S. pneumoniae is able to invade the …

Purpose: Epidemiological studies have found an inverse association between acute
infections and cancer development. In this paper, we review the evidence examining this …

The distribution of pneumococcal serotypes in Brazil was analyzed by age group and
clinical diagnosis, using data obtained during 20 years of national surveillance. Serotypes 1 …

Pneumococcal strains are variably resistant to killing by neutrophil extracellular traps
(NETs). We hypothesize that this variability in resistance is due to heterogeneity in …

Hajj is the annual pilgrimage to Mecca in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and is one of the
largest mass gathering events in the world. Acute respiratory tract infections are very …

Streptococcus pneumoniae remains a major cause of disease worldwide; the emergence of
antibiotic-resistant strains emphasizes the importance of disease prevention by use of …