Epidemiology, virulence factors and management of the pneumococcus [version 1; referees: 2 approved]

Pneumococcal infections continue to cause significant morbidity and mortality in patients throughout the world. This microorganism remains the most common bacterial cause of community-acquired pneumonia and is associated with a considerable burden of disease and health-care costs in both developed a...

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Main Authors: Charles Feldman, Ronald Anderson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: F1000 Research Ltd 2016-09-01
Series:F1000Research
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Online Access:http://f1000research.com/articles/5-2320/v1