Pneumococcal Vaccination in Immunocompromised Hosts: An Update
Claire Froneman, Peter Kelleher, Ricardo J. José
Abstract
, are a common cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. It particularly affects those at the extremes of age and immunocompromised individuals. Preventing pneumococcal disease is paramount in at risk individuals, and pneumococcal vaccination should be offered. Here, we discuss the role of pneumococcal vaccination in specific groups of immunocompromised hosts.
Topics & Concepts
Streptococcus pneumoniaeVaccinationPneumococcal diseasePneumococcal infectionsPneumococcal vaccinationImmunologyMedicinePathogenDiseaseBiologyMicrobiologyInternal medicineAntibioticsPneumonia and Respiratory InfectionsImmunodeficiency and Autoimmune DisordersRespiratory viral infections research