Pneumococcal carriage in a large Sicilian sample population: impact on the current epidemiological scenario and implications for future vaccination strategies
IntroductionStreptococcus pneumoniae is a prevalent and virulent global pathogen, with colonization being considered a precondition for pneumococcal disease. Understanding colonization is critical for gaining insights into transmission dynamics and developing effective interventions. This study aime...
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| Main Authors: | Emanuele Amodio, Fabio Tramuto, Valerio De Francisci, Dario Genovese, Valeria Guzzetta, Vincenzo Pisciotta, Arianna Santino, Giulia Randazzo, Giulio Trapani, Giuseppe Vella, Francesco Vitale |
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Frontiers Media S.A.
2024-12-01
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| Series: | Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology |
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| Online Access: | https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fcimb.2024.1467320/full |
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