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[Invasive disease caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae: a 7-year study]
I Pocheville Gurutzeta1, J L Hernández Almaraz, C Gutiérrez Villamayor
1Servicio de Pediatría, Hospital de Cruces, Baracaldo, Vizcaya.
Anales Espanoles De Pediatria
|August 1, 1997
Summary
Invasive childhood pneumococcal infections are common, with increasing incidence. Penicillin-resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae strains were frequently observed, particularly in children with risk factors.
Area of Science:
- Pediatric Infectious Diseases
- Bacteriology
- Epidemiology
Context:
- Invasive pneumococcal infections pose a significant threat to child health.
- Understanding the epidemiology and antimicrobial resistance patterns of Streptococcus pneumoniae is crucial for effective treatment and prevention.
Purpose:
- To investigate the epidemiology of invasive childhood pneumococcal infections.
- To analyze the serotypes and antibiotic susceptibility of isolated Streptococcus pneumoniae strains.
- To identify risk factors associated with antibiotic resistance.
Summary:
- A study reviewed 70 children with invasive pneumococcal infections, noting an increasing annual incidence.
- Bacteremia and pneumonia were the most common clinical presentations, predominantly affecting children under three years old.
- Penicillin resistance was observed in 45.7% of isolates, with serotype 6 being highly prevalent and resistant. Risk factors, such as underlying disease or prior hospitalization, were associated with a higher rate of antibiotic-resistant strains.
Impact:
- Highlights the significant burden of invasive pneumococcal disease in children.
- Identifies specific serotypes and resistance patterns that require monitoring.
- Informs clinical management and public health strategies for preventing and treating pneumococcal infections in pediatric populations.