Globally Increasing Prevalence of Streptococcus pneumoniae in Pneumonia, Bloodstream Infection, Meningitis, Otitis Media and Sinusitis: Review and Rationale for PCV-13 in Egypt
Objective: Streptococcus pneumoniae or pneumococcus is an opportunistic colonizer of the upper respiratory tract and can lead to so-called invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD), including meningitis, bacteremia, and pneumonia. Involving around 100 serotypes with limited cross-protection and variation with age and ambient...