Two Randomized Trials of Effect of Live Attenuated Influenza Vaccine on Pneumococcal Colonization

  • Jamie Rylance
  • , Wouter A.A. de Steenhuijsen Piters
  • , Michael J. Mina
  • , Debby Bogaert
  • , Neil French
  • , Daniela Ferreira

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Abstract

The human nasopharynx is frequently colonized by Streptococcus pneumoniae (the pneumococcus), serving as the reservoir for transmission, a state which necessarily precedes invasive pneumococcal infection. Influenza infection increases pneumococcal colonization density and dysregulates host immune responses, increasing the risk of secondary bacterial pneumonia and death.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)1160-1163
Number of pages4
JournalAmerican Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine
Volume199
Issue number9
Early online date13 Feb 2019
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 1 May 2019

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This output contributes to the following UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. SDG 3 - Good Health and Well-being
    SDG 3 Good Health and Well-being

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