The drop in reported invasive pneumococcal disease among adults during the first COVID-19 wave in the Netherlands explained.

The drop in reported invasive pneumococcal disease among adults during the first COVID-19 wave in the Netherlands explained.

Objectives: Streptococcus pneumoniae is the leading bacterial pathogen causing respiratory infections. Since the COVID-19 pandemic emerged, less invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) was identified by surveillance systems worldwide. Measures to prevent transmission of SARS-CoV-2 also reduce transmissi...

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Main Authors: Kirsten K.T. Dirkx, Bert Mulder, Annelies S. Post, Martijn H. Rutten, Caroline M.A. Swanink, Heiman F.L. Wertheim, Amelieke J.H. Cremers
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-10-01
Series:International Journal of Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
S. pneumoniae
IPD
COVID-19
Surveillance
Pandemic
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1201971221006913

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