Streptococcus pneumoniae eta Haemophilus influenzae bakterio-espezieek eragindako infekzio inbaditzaile eta ez-inbaditzaileaktxertaketaren eraginak
- Maitane Ibar-Bariain
- María Concepción Lecaroz Agara
- Alicia Rodríguez-Gascón
- Arantxa Isla
- Andrés Canut
ISSN: 0214-9001
Year of publication: 2024
Issue: 45
Pages: 71-92
Type: Article
More publications in: Ekaia: Euskal Herriko Unibertsitateko zientzi eta teknologi aldizkaria
Abstract
Infections caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae and Haemophilus in fluen zae are highly prevalent, with invasive infections caus-ing severe cases. Vaccination is the main prevention strategy. Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCV) and H. influenzae type b vaccine are included in the childhood vaccination schedule. Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine (PPSV23), on the other hand, is used in all adults over the age of 65 and is also recommended in other adults and children over 2 years of age who are more likely to develop a pneumococcal infection or serious complications.These vaccines have reduced the incidence and mortality of infections caused by these microorganisms, however, the burden of invasive disease is still high. In addition, changes in serotype distribution and antimicrobial susceptibility profile have also been observed. It is important to maintain the use and coverage of these vaccines, but also do epidemiological surveillance about invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) and invasive H. influenzae disesase. This way, it is possible to monitor epidemiological changes and evaluate the development of furher prevention measures and new vaccine formulations.