Determination of pneumococcal serotypes in meningitis cases in Niger, 2003-2011.

Determination of pneumococcal serotypes in meningitis cases in Niger, 2003-2011.

BACKGROUND: The epidemiology of pneumococcal meningitis in the African 'meningitis belt' is poorly studied. In order to ensure an effective vaccination strategy and post-vaccination surveillance, we examined the serotype distribution patterns of pneumococcal meningitis in Niger over the pe...

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Main Authors: Jean-Marc Collard, Abdel-kader Alio Sanda, Jean-François Jusot
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2013-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:http://europepmc.org/articles/PMC3610823?pdf=render

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