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  • Infectious Diseases
  • Vaccinology
  • Public Health

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  • Hajj pilgrimage is associated with a higher risk of respiratory infections, including pneumonia.
  • Streptococcus pneumoniae is a common cause, with significant penicillin resistance observed in Hajj pilgrims.
  • The serotype distribution of pneumococcal disease at Hajj is not well-defined, potentially differing from regional norms.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the burden and serotypic characteristics of pneumococcal disease among Hajj pilgrims.
  • To inform vaccination strategies for this high-risk population.
  • To address the lack of Hajj-specific epidemiological data for pneumococcal pathogens.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of respiratory tract samples from symptomatic Hajj pilgrims.
  • Identification and serotyping of Streptococcus pneumoniae isolates.
  • Review of existing pneumococcal serotype prevalence data in Saudi Arabia and globally.

Main Results:

  • Streptococcus pneumoniae was identified in approximately 10% of symptomatic pilgrims.
  • Over 20% of these pneumococcal isolates exhibited penicillin resistance.
  • Prevalent serotypes in Saudi Arabia are largely covered by PCV-13 and PPV-23 vaccines.

Conclusions:

  • A significant proportion of Hajj pilgrims are at risk for pneumococcal disease.
  • Current vaccination recommendations for pilgrims are lacking due to insufficient Hajj-specific data.
  • Further research into Hajj-specific pneumococcal epidemiology is crucial for developing targeted vaccination schedules.