Distribution of serotypes and antimicrobial sensitivity of invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae infections in two district general hospitals in South-East England
Background: Invasive pneumococcal infections (IPIs), such as bacteremia, pneumonia, and meningitis, pose a significant risk to children <2 years and adults >65 years. The prevalence of serotypes causing IPIs varies over time and geographically. The increased use of pneumococcal polysaccharide (PPV)-23 for >65 years an...