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Published on: February 15, 2013
Pneumococcal Vaccines: Challenges and Prospects
Paul Licciardi1,2, Ioanna Papadatou3
1Murdoch Children's Research Institute, Melbourne, VIC 3052, Australia. paul.licciardi@mcri.edu.au.
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Streptococcus pneumoniae infections cause significant illness and death in young children globally, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. Addressing these bacterial infections is crucial for child survival.
Area of Science:
- Bacteriology
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
- Global Health
Background:
- Streptococcus pneumoniae is a leading cause of childhood morbidity and mortality worldwide.
- Infections are disproportionately high in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs).
Abstract:
Infections with the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae are one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality in children less than five years of age worldwide, mostly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) [...].
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