Fariyo Abdullahi

Nov 25, 2024 | journalofinfection.com | Cranmer Terrace |Zahin Amin-Chowdhury |Marta Bertran |Fariyo Abdullahi |Carmen Sheppard |Seyi Eletu | +3 more

Keywords maternal infection neonatal infection invasive pneumococcal disease pregnancy postpartum risk Introduction Streptococcus pneumoniae is a major cause of serious bacterial infections, including pneumonia, septicaemia and meningitis, and is associated with significant morbidity and mortality across all age-groups.1,2 While the increased risk at the extremes of age and in individuals with specific underlying conditions such as immunosuppression is well-documented, little is known about...