Acquisition of Streptococcus pneumoniae and nonspecific morbidity in infants and their families: a cohort study.

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BACKGROUND: Most children are believed to acquire Streptococcus pneumoniae asymptomatically, with only a few developing overt S. pneumoniae disease. This study investigates the relationship between acquisition of S. pneumoniae and mild nonspecific infection leading to general practitioner (GP) consultation. METHODS: A prospective birth cohort study of 213 infants assessed at home 9 times during 24 weeks by nasopharyngeal swab and parental interview was conducted. RESULTS: All positive S. pne...

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Authors: Sleeman, K; Daniels, L; Gardiner, M; Griffiths, D; Deeks, J

• Publication status: Published
• Journal: Pediatric infectious disease journal
• Volume: 24
• Issue: 2
• Pages: 121-127
• Publication date: 2005-02-01
• DOI: 10.1097/01.inf.0000151030.10159.b1
• EISSN: 1532-0987
• ISSN: 0891-3668
• Language: English
• Keywords: Streptococcus pneumoniae; Prospective Studies; Infant, Newborn; Risk Factors; Male; Carrier State; Humans; Female; Infant; Health Services; Pneumococcal Infections