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Pediatric Invasive Pneumococcal Disease (IPD) in Yogyakarta, Indonesia: A Case Series

Eggi Arguni1, Conroy Surya Wijaya1, Ratni Indrawanti1

  • 1Department of Child Health, Faculty of Medicine, Public Health and Nursing, Universitas Gadjah Mada/Dr Sardjito General Hospital, Yogyakarta, Indonesia.

Global Pediatric Health
|July 5, 2022
PubMed

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Invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) in Indonesian children is underreported. This case series highlights risk factors, antibiotic resistance, and the crucial need for pneumococcal vaccination in at-risk children.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatrics
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Microbiology

Background:

  • Invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) poses a significant global health challenge, especially in developing nations.
  • Limited data exists on the epidemiology and clinical characteristics of IPD among Indonesian children.
  • Understanding local patterns is crucial for effective disease management and prevention strategies.

Keywords:
Streptococcus pneumoniaecase seriesdeveloping countriesinvasive pneumococcal diseasepediatric

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