Antimicrobial resistance and serotypes in Streptococcus pneumoniae have been evolving with the widespread use of antibiotics and the introduction of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCV).

Due to rising antibiotic resistance ... often fatal, forms of pneumococcal infection, such as meningitis, pneumonia, and bacteremia (CDC, 2005). In the past, the pneumococcal polysaccharide ...

plus another seven that are linked to invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) and have been associated with high fatality rates, antibiotic resistance and meningitis. All told, the 20 serotypes ...

One critical aspect of managing bacterial meningitis is the timing of antibiotic treatment ... Haemophilus influenzae type b vaccine and the pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, has led to a ...

Antibiotics can be used to treat a litany of illnesses, but one thing they can’t combat is a viral infection.

antibiotic resistance, and meningitis," said Vaxcyte's chief operating officer, Jim Wassil. VAX-31 has the potential to be "a best-in-class pneumococcal vaccine capable of raising the bar for ...

The CDC revised its pneumococcal pneumonia shot recommendation, saying there is a substantial increase in the risk for ...

but up to 30% of the strains are resistant to antibiotics. Pneumococcal bacteria spread by close contact and through coughing and sneezing. Serious diseases, including meningitis and pneumonia ...

Pneumococcal vaccine polyvalent; contains a total of 575mcg polysaccharides per 0.5mL; soln for IM or SC inj; contains phenol. Pneumovax 23 induces type-specific antibodies that enhance ...

Another major risk that is emerging now in countries like India is the antibiotic ... for parents to fight off pneumococcal-related diseases such as pneumonia and meningitis, especially among ...

Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV): A vaccine designed to protect against infections caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae, which can lead to pneumonia, meningitis, and other serious ...