Invasive Pneumococcal Disease: Still Lots to Learn and a Need for Standardized Data Collection Instruments

Background. Large studies of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) are frequently lacking detailed clinical information. Methods. A population-based 15-year study of IPD in Northern Alberta. Results. 2435 patients with a mean age of 54.2 years formed the study group. Males outnumbered females and Abor...

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Main Authors: T. J. Marrie, G. J. Tyrrell, Sumit R. Majumdar, Dean T. Eurich
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Hindawi Limited 2017-01-01
Series:Canadian Respiratory Journal
Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2017/2397429