| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8485503 | Vaccine | 2018 | 7 Pages |
Abstract
Pneumococcal colonization in older adults as detected by lytA PCR is frequent and pneumococcal vaccination appears to be associated with decreased risk of carriage. Further study is needed to understand the biological significance of molecular detection of pneumococcus in adults.
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Authors
Angela R. Branche, Hongmei Yang, James Java, Jeanne Holden-Wiltse, David J. Topham, Michael Peasley, Michael R. Frost, Moon H. Nahm, Ann R. Falsey,