Streptococcus pneumoniae outbreaks and implications for transmission and control: a systematic review

Abstract Background Streptococcus pneumoniae is capable of causing multiple infectious syndromes and occasionally causes outbreaks. The objective of this review is to update prior outbreak reviews, identify control measures, and comment on transmission. Methods We conducted a review of published S....

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Main Authors: Paul N. Zivich, John D. Grabenstein, Sylvia I. Becker-Dreps, David J. Weber
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-11-01
Series:Pneumonia
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s41479-018-0055-4