Severe polyserositis induced by the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine: a case report

Severe polyserositis induced by the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine: a case report

Abstract Background The United States Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends administration of the 13-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in series with the 23-valent pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine for prevention of pneumonia in the elderly. Reports of autoimmune or auto-infl...

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Main Authors: Pierre Tawfik, Elie Gertner, Charlene E. McEvoy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2017-05-01
Series:Journal of Medical Case Reports
Subjects:
Pneumococcal conjugate vaccine
Serositis
Pleural effusion
Pericardial effusion
Case report
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s13256-017-1305-4

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