Streptococcus pneumoniae is an infectious pathogen responsible for millions of deaths
worldwide. Diseases caused by this bacterium are classified as pneumococcal diseases …

Streptococcus pneumoniae is a major pathogen causing pneumonia with over 2 million
deaths annually, especially in young children and the elderly. To date, at least 98 different …

Background The 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) protects against key
serotypes that increased after routine immunisation with the seven-valent vaccine (PCV7) …

Streptococcus pneumoniae is a common commensal and an opportunistic pathogen.
Suspected pneumococcal upper respiratory infections and pneumonia are often treated with …

Background: Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCV) are emerging as one of the most
promising means to prevent pediatric disease. The 7-valent PCV (PCV-7) has been …

Background: Streptococcus pneumoniae (SP) serotype distribution among nasopharyngeal
(NP) carriage isolates changed significantly after the introduction of the 7-valent …

Streptococcus pneumoniae upper respiratory infections and pneumonia are often treated
with macrolides, but recently macrolide resistance is becoming an increasingly important …

Abstract Purpose of Review This study aimed to review the literature regarding the
mechanisms of transition from asymptomatic colonization to induction of otitis media and …

Streptococcus pneumoniae (the pneumococcus) is a nasopharyngeal commensal and
respiratory pathogen. Most isolates express a capsule, the species-wide diversity of which …

Influenza A virus (IAV) and Streptococcus pneumoniae are major causes of respiratory tract
infections, particularly during coinfection. The synergism between these two pathogens is …