Long Term Impact of Conjugate Vaccines on <i>Haemophilus influenzae</i> Meningitis: Narrative Review
<i>H. influenzae</i> serotype b (Hib) used to be the commonest cause of bacterial meningitis in young children. The widespread use of Hib conjugate vaccine has profoundly altered the epidemiology of <i>H. influenzae</i> meningitis. This short review reports on the spectrum of...
Main Author: | Mary Paulina Elizabeth Slack |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-04-01
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Series: | Microorganisms |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2607/9/5/886 |
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