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Decrease in Pediatric Invasive Pneumococcal Disease During the COVID-19 Pandemic.

Authors :
Sarmiento Clemente, Adriana
Sarmiento Clemente, Adriana
Kaplan, Sheldon L
Barson, William J
Lin, Philana Ling
Romero, José R
Bradley, John S
Tan, Tina Q
Pannaraj, Pia S
Givner, Laurence B
Hultén, Kristina G
Sarmiento Clemente, Adriana
Sarmiento Clemente, Adriana
Kaplan, Sheldon L
Barson, William J
Lin, Philana Ling
Romero, José R
Bradley, John S
Tan, Tina Q
Pannaraj, Pia S
Givner, Laurence B
Hultén, Kristina G
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Measures to limit SARS-CoV-2 transmission in 2020 reduced other viral infections. Among 7 US children's hospitals, invasive pneumococcal disease cumulative incidence decreased by 46% in 2020 vs 2017-2019. Limited droplet transmission of pneumococci and preceding viral pathogens may be responsible.

Details

Database :
OAIster
Notes :
application/pdf
Publication Type :
Electronic Resource
Accession number :
edsoai.on1344354229
Document Type :
Electronic Resource