Publications by authors named "Kuan-Xiu Hu"
Article Synopsis
- The study focused on the serotype distribution and drug resistance of Streptococcus pneumoniae in hospitalized patients from Zhongjiang county, Sichuan province, especially in the context of recent PCV13 vaccinations for young children.
- The most prevalent serotypes identified were 19F, 19A, and 6B, with notable decreases in PCV13 types among older populations, indicating a shift in serotype prevalence with age.
- High resistance rates to antibiotics were observed, particularly for erythromycin and oral penicillin, highlighting the importance of monitoring non-vaccine serotypes and their potential public health implications.
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