Molecular characterization of penicillin non-susceptible Streptococcus pneumoniae isolated before and after pneumococcal conjugate vaccine implementation in Casablanca, Morocco
Abstract Background Streptococcus pneumoniae is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, especially among children and the elderly. The ability to effectively treat pneumococcal infection has been compromised due to the acquisition of antibiotic resistance, particularly to β-lactam drugs....
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2017-04-01
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Series: | Annals of Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobials |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12941-017-0200-6 |