High prevalence of multi-drug resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae among healthy children in Thailand

Summary: Antibiotic resistance in Streptococcus pneumoniae is an emerging health problem worldwide. The incidence of antimicrobial-resistant S. pneumoniae is increasing, and nasal colonization of S. pneumoniae in children increases the risk of pneumococcal infection. In this study, the prevalence of...

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Main Authors: Rapee Thummeepak, Nontapat Leerach, Duangkamol Kunthalert, Udomsak Tangchaisuriya, Aunchalee Thanwisai, Sutthirat Sitthisak
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2015-05-01
Series:Journal of Infection and Public Health
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S187603411400183X