Clonal Distribution of Invasive Pneumococci, Czech Republic, 1996–2003

We conducted surveillance on invasive pneumococci isolated from adults in the Czech Republic during 1996–2003. The 7 most prevalent serotypes were characterized. Coverage with the 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine was low. Our observations confirm that detection methods may have modified the e...

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Main Authors: Helena Žemličková, Pavla Urbášková, Vladislav Jakubů, Jitka Motlová, Martin Musílek, Bohumír Procházka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 2010-02-01
Series:Emerging Infectious Diseases
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Online Access:https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/eid/article/16/2/08-0535_article