| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10968080 | Vaccine | 2012 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
⺠Surveillance of pneumococcal carriage is needed to evaluate vaccine impact. ⺠Protocol variation reduces validity of comparisons between laboratories or nations. ⺠Adoption of WHO pneumococcal carriage method has not been uniform for collection to storage. ⺠Choice of swab and media frequently differ between studies. ⺠Requirement for further evidence to support optimal pneumococcal collection methods.
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Authors
R.A. Gladstone, J.M. Jefferies, S.N. Faust, S.C. Clarke,