A systematic review of studies from India found that prior to widespread use of the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, antibiotic resistance in serious pneumoccocal infections among Indian children has been common. Penicillin resistance was found in 10% of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) cases, while trimethoprim/sulfamethoxazole resistance was found in more than 80% of these cases.
Full Citation:
Singh, J., Sundaresan, S., Manoharan, A., et al.. 2017. Serotype distribution and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern in children≤ 5 years with invasive pneumococcal disease in India–A systematic review. Vaccine. 35(35).
Title of Article: Serotype distribution and antimicrobial susceptibility pattern in children≤ 5 years with invasive pneumococcal disease in India–A systematic review
Author(s): Singh, J., Sundaresan, S., Manoharan, A., et al.
Publication Year: 2017
Publication Name: Vaccine
Publication Volume: 35(35)
Publication Source URL: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/28711387
DOI (Digital Object Identifier): 10.1016/j.vaccine.2017.06.079
Topics: Antibiotic Resistance | Global Issues
Disease Vaccines: Pneumococcal disease/PCV/PPSV | Pneumonia
Immunization Terms: Review article
WHO Regions: South-East Asia