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PNEUMOCOCCAL MENINGITIS [PDF]

open access: yesBMJ, 1917
C, Worster-Drought, A M, Kennedy
openaire   +2 more sources

Seasonality and outbreak of a predominant Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 1 clone from The Gambia: expansion of ST217 hypervirulent clonal complex in West Africa. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2008
BACKGROUND: Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 1 causes > 20% of invasive disease, among all age groups combined, in The Gambia. In contrast, it is rarely detected in carriage studies. This study compares the molecular epidemiology of S.
Greenwood, Brian M   +47 more
core   +1 more source

African meningitis belt pneumococcal disease epidemiology indicates a need for an effective serotype 1 containing vaccine, including for older children and adults

open access: yesBMC Infectious Diseases, 2010
Background Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine strategies in GAVI-eligible countries are focusing on infant immunization but this strategy may not be optimal in all settings.
Mueller Judith E   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

The alveolar microenvironment of patients infected with human immunodeficiency virus does not modify alveolar macrophage interactions with Streptococcus pneumoniae. [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
We tested the hypothesis that HIV infection results in activation of alveolar macrophages and that this might be associated with impaired defense against pneumococcus. We compared alveolar macrophages and lymphocytes in 131 bronchoalveolar lavage samples
Pridmore, Alison   +17 more
core   +1 more source

Genetic Variation in NFKBIE Is Associated With Increased Risk of Pneumococcal Meningitis in Children

open access: yesEBioMedicine, 2016
Background: Streptococcus pneumoniae and Neisseria meningitidis are frequent pathogens in life-threatening infections. Genetic variation in the immune system may predispose to these infections.
Lene F. Lundbo   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Pneumococcal Gene Complex Involved in Resistance to Extracellular Oxidative Stress [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Streptococcus pneumoniae is a Gram-positive bacterium which is a member of the normal human nasopharyngeal flora but can also cause serious disease such as pneumonia, bacteremia, and meningitis. Throughout its life cycle, S.
Cecilia A. Hinojosa   +19 more
core   +1 more source

Hospitalization rates for pneumococcal disease in Brazil, 2004 - 2006

open access: yesRevista de Saúde Pública, 2011
OBJECTIVE: To estimate hospitalization rates for pneumococcal disease based on the Brazilian Hospital Information System (SIH). METHODS: Descriptive study based on the Hospital Information System of Brazilian National Health System data from January 2004
Hillegonda Maria Dutilh Novaes   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Splenectomy in β‐thalassemia patients: Practices and risks in a nationwide study

open access: yes
HemaSphere, Volume 10, Issue 5, May 2026.
Audrey Benoit   +194 more
wiley   +1 more source

Identification of a novel pneumococcal vaccine antigen preferentially expressed during meningitis in mice [PDF]

open access: yes, 2012
Data source: Supplemental data, https://doi.org/10.1172/JCI45850Streptococcus pneumoniae is the most common cause of severe bacterial meningitis in children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals.
James C. Paton   +14 more
core   +1 more source

SEROTYPE CHARACTERISTIC OF PNEUMOCOCCI ISOLATED FROM PATIENTS WITH PNEUMOCOCCAL MENINGITIS

open access: yesВопросы современной педиатрии, 2012
As it was reported by World Health Organization, the annual number of deaths caused by pneumococci reaches 1,6 million people including 700 thousand of children of 0–5 years old.
I. S. Koroleva   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

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