Pediatr. praxi. 2022;23(1):28-32 | DOI: 10.36290/ped.2022.005

Facultative Respiratory Pathogens in Children in the Context of Anti-epidemic Measures

MUDr. Zuzana Blechová, Ph.D.
Klinika infekční nemocí, 2. LF UK a FN Bulovka, Praha

The epidemiology of invasive pneumococcal and meningococcal infections in children is, in addition to uncontrollable risk factors, dependent on the spread of bacteria in the community. Anti-epidemic measures seem to reduce the incidence of some infections; however, their serious potential remains unchanged. Despite the challenging and altered conditions, it is necessary to maintain and increase the vaccination coverage of in the entire pediatric population, especially in at-risk individuals.

Keywords: invasive meningococcal infections, pneumococcal infections, vaccination in children, Haemophilus, influenzae type b, epidemiology.

Published: February 23, 2022  Show citation

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