Phrases with «pneumococcal disease»

"Pneumococcal disease" refers to a type of illness caused by bacteria called Streptococcus pneumoniae. It can lead to infections in different parts of the body, most commonly the lungs, causing pneumonia, but it can also affect the ears, sinuses, and bloodstream. It is important to prevent and treat this disease to avoid severe complications and protect our health. Full definition

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Sentences with «pneumococcal disease»

The study, titled: Effects of Vaccination on Invasive Pneumococcal Disease in South Africa, published in the latest edition of the New England Journal of Medicine (NEJM), compares IPD incidence after the introduction of PCV (post-introduction: 2011 and 2012) to incidence prior to its introduction (2005 - 2008), focusing on high - risk groups. (sciencedaily.com)
This study demonstrates significant declines in pneumococcal disease cases caused by bacteria resistant to one or more antibiotics, a phenomenon of growing concern among health professionals. (sciencedaily.com)
Varieties of S. pneumoniae not covered by current immunizations are responsible for a small portion — for example, 7 to 10 percent among U.S. children — of pneumonia, meningitis and other cases of pneumococcal disease. (infectioncontroltoday.com)
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Phrases with «pneumococcal disease»

Sentences with «pneumococcal disease»

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