Streptococcus pneumoniae is the leading cause of vaccine-preventable deaths among
children younger than 5 years of age worldwide. The 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate …

OBJECTIVE: To conduct a comprehensive review of data on pneumococcal disease
incidence in Latin America and the Caribbean and project the annual number of …

Background Invasive pneumococcal diseases (IPD) are associated with high morbidity,
mortality, and health costs worldwide, particularly in Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) …

Purpose: Pneumococcal meningitis is a life-threatening infection, requiring prompt diagnosis
and effective treatment. Penicillin resistance in pneumococcal infections is a concern. Here …

Background Pneumonia, most commonly caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae (Pnc), is a
major cause of morbidity and mortality among young children especially in developing …

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 …

Abstract Background Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs) are in the process of
implementation in Latin America. Experience in developed countries has shown that they …

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Background and Aim: Streptococcus pneumoniae (SP), or
pneumococcus, causes a number of clinical conditions (including pneumonia, meningitis …

OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the economic impact of vaccination with the pneumococcal 7-
valent conjugate vaccine (PCV7) in Brazil, Chile, and Uruguay. METHODS: A decision …

Background: Pneumococcal meningitis and bacteremia pose a significant disease burden in
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC). Methods: To perform a systematic review of studies …