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Assessing the utilization of antimicrobial agents in pediatric pneumonia during the era of the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine: A retrospective, single-center study

Authors :
Lin, Leng
Chi, Hsin
Chiu, Nan-Chang
Huang, Ching-Ying
Wang, Jin-Yuan
Huang, Daniel Tsung-Ning
Source :
Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection; December 2023, Vol. 56 Issue: 6 p1226-1235, 10p
Publication Year :
2023

Abstract

Pneumonia and bronchopneumonia are the most common infectious diseases in children. This study aimed to analyze changes in causative pathogens and antibiotic use for bronchopneumonia or pneumonia after the introduction of the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine (PCV13) in children.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
16841182
Volume :
56
Issue :
6
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
ejs63972879
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jmii.2023.09.001