Invasive Pneumococcal Infection Despite 7-Valent Conjugated Vaccine

Sebastien Joye; Anja Gao; Simon Kayemba-Kay's; Jacques Cotting; Marie-Hélène Perez

doi:10.4081/cp.2013.e11

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25 March 2013

Invasive Pneumococcal Infection Despite 7-Valent Conjugated Vaccine

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Department of Pediatrics, University Hospital of Lausanne (CHUV), Switzerland

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Clin. Pract.2013, 3(1), e11;https://doi.org/10.4081/cp.2013.e11

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Abstract

Despite good cover with 7-valent vaccination, invasive pneumococcal infections may still be misdiagnosed and may lead to lifethreatening situations or death in young children. New serotypes are emerging and, therefore, clinicians must keep a high level of suspicion in young children regardless of their vaccination status. We report three cases of invasive pneumococcal infection due to new serotypes not covered by the 7-valent conjugated vaccine, two of which led children to death.

Keywords:

Streptococcus Pneumoniae; 7-valent conjugated vaccine; sepsis; meningitis

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