Pneumococcal Disease News and Research

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Pneumococcal disease describes a group of illnesses caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae, also known as pneumococcus. This bacterial pathogen, which affects both children and adults, is a major cause of death and illness worldwide. In fact, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), pneumococcal disease is the number one vaccine-preventable cause of death in children younger than 5 years of age worldwide.
Study suggests a novel strategy to combat multidrug-resistant S. pneumoniae infections

Study suggests a novel strategy to combat multidrug-resistant S. pneumoniae infections

Research highlights the importance of ventilation and air filtration to reduce pathogen transmission

Research highlights the importance of ventilation and air filtration to reduce pathogen transmission

Serious pneumococcal infection increases the risk of a heart attack significantly

Serious pneumococcal infection increases the risk of a heart attack significantly

COVID-19 does not increase the risk of Streptococcus pneumoniae infection

COVID-19 does not increase the risk of Streptococcus pneumoniae infection

Study reveals how a subset of lung T regulatory cells protects against deadly pneumococcal disease

Study reveals how a subset of lung T regulatory cells protects against deadly pneumococcal disease

Did COVID-19 mitigation measures in the United Kingdom impact the transmission of other infectious diseases?

Did COVID-19 mitigation measures in the United Kingdom impact the transmission of other infectious diseases?

The prevalence of pneumococcal carriage in Serbia during COVID

The prevalence of pneumococcal carriage in Serbia during COVID

What is the association of pneumococcal carriage with SARS-CoV-2 infection?

What is the association of pneumococcal carriage with SARS-CoV-2 infection?

New guidelines recommend earlier detection and treatment of pulmonary hypertension

New guidelines recommend earlier detection and treatment of pulmonary hypertension

Genomic surveillance highlights the challenges posed by "shapeshifting" strains

Genomic surveillance highlights the challenges posed by "shapeshifting" strains

Invasive pneumococcal disease among children during the COVID-19 pandemic in England

Invasive pneumococcal disease among children during the COVID-19 pandemic in England

Study looks at pneumococcal carriage among over 60's during COVID pandemic

Study looks at pneumococcal carriage among over 60's during COVID pandemic

The need for a holistic and unbiased approach to develop a more universal vaccine for coronaviruses

The need for a holistic and unbiased approach to develop a more universal vaccine for coronaviruses

Importance of pneumococcal vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic

Importance of pneumococcal vaccination during the COVID-19 pandemic

Streptococcus pneumoniae modulates host immunity to SARS-CoV-2

Streptococcus pneumoniae modulates host immunity to SARS-CoV-2

First spatial scan analysis helps identify hotspots of undervaccinated children

First spatial scan analysis helps identify hotspots of undervaccinated children

Antimicrobial resistance to critical drugs spirals in low- and middle-income countries

Antimicrobial resistance to critical drugs spirals in low- and middle-income countries

Vaccine reduces race-based pneumococcal disease disparities

Vaccine reduces race-based pneumococcal disease disparities

Millions stuck at home with no plumbing, kitchen or space to stay safe

Millions stuck at home with no plumbing, kitchen or space to stay safe

Research uncovers risk factors associated with pneumococcal carriage in Fiji

Research uncovers risk factors associated with pneumococcal carriage in Fiji