Post-pandemic increase in pediatric invasive pneumococcal disease driven by serotype 3
Following COVID-19, a resurgence in pediatric IPD was observed, largely driven by serotype 3. This serotype was linked to greater severity, PICU admissions, and one fatal outcome, despite high PCV13 coverage. These findings underscore the need for improved vaccine formulations, sustained surveillance, and timely adaptation of immunization strategies.
Authors
- Begoña Santiago (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4125-0423)
- José Ramón Arribas (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7410-9450)
- Emilia Cercenado (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5279-3773)
- Claudia Janeth Uribe Pérez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6640-5938)
- María Luisa Navarro Gómez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9079-5641)
- Mercedes Marı́n
Institutions
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid (ES)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of Infection and Public Health
- Published
- 2025-11-13
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jiph.2025.103034
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.35