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Epidemiology of Group B Streptococcus in developing countries.
- Source :
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Vaccine [Vaccine] 2013 Aug 28; Vol. 31 Suppl 4, pp. D43-5. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Group B Streptococcus (GBS) causes pneumonia, meningitis and sepsis in neonates. The current distribution pattern of GBS serotypes in developing countries such as India, China and Brazil is not clear. In order to appropriately plan for vaccination programs to address the burden of this disease in these countries, prospective population based studies are urgently needed. In our discussions, we focused on India, China and Brazil because of the membership of our workgroup, but data on other countries are also presented here. Further studies in developing countries are needed so as to better formulate appropriate public health interventions.<br /> (Copyright © 2013. Published by Elsevier Ltd.)
- Subjects :
- Brazil epidemiology
China epidemiology
Developing Countries
Female
Humans
Immunization Programs
India epidemiology
Infant, Newborn
Infant, Newborn, Diseases microbiology
Mass Vaccination
Meningitis, Bacterial microbiology
Pneumonia microbiology
Pregnancy
Prenatal Diagnosis
Sepsis microbiology
Streptococcal Infections microbiology
Streptococcus agalactiae classification
Streptococcus agalactiae pathogenicity
Infant, Newborn, Diseases epidemiology
Streptococcal Infections epidemiology
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 1873-2518
- Volume :
- 31 Suppl 4
- Database :
- MEDLINE
- Journal :
- Vaccine
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 23973346
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.vaccine.2013.05.094