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Antibiotic resistance in pneumococcal infections is common among Indian children

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

Countries: Global | India

WHO Regions: South-East Asia