Clonal Distribution of Invasive Pneumococci, Czech Republic, 1996–2003

Abstract

We conducted surveillance on invasive pneumococci isolated from adults in the Czech Republic during 1996–2003. The 7 most prevalent serotypes were characterized. Coverage with the 7-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine was low. Our observations confirm that detection methods may have modified the expected effect of this vaccine.

Keywords

• Streptococcus pneumoniae
• pneumococcal infections
• molecular epidemiology
• pneumococcal vaccines
• bacteria
• Czech Republic