Serotype distribution and antibiotic resistance among isolates of streptococcus pneumoniae causing invasive pneumococcal disease in adults in Turkey: 2005-2015
Articles > Article · 2016
Authors: G. Hasçelik, N. Gürler, M. Ceyhan, C. Özakın, G. Bayramoğlu, Z. Gülay, G. Söyletir, A. Yaman, L. Oksuz, D. Perçin, Sabire Şöhret AYDEMİR, K. Yanık, M. Gültekin, B. Sancak
International Journal of Infectious Diseases, International, WoS, 2016, vol 45, pp 91-91
DOI: 10.1016/j.ijid.2016.02.243
Summary
Background: Streptococcus pneumoniae infections are challenging since pneumococci have more than 90 serotypes and emergence of resistant strains has increased. Surveillance systems are essential for effective vaccine strategies and development of treatment protocols. This study aimed to evaluate the serotype distribution and antimicrobial susceptibility of S. pneumoniae causing invasive pneumococcal disease in adults (>18 years).