Preliminary studies by Finland et al. 3 have indicated that this antibiotic is effective in the treatment of pneumococcal pneumonia and other bacterial infections and that its toxicity is low.

Antimicrobial resistance and serotypes in Streptococcus pneumoniae have been evolving with the widespread use of antibiotics and the introduction of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCV).

plus another seven that are linked to invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) and have been associated with high fatality rates, antibiotic resistance and meningitis. All told, the 20 serotypes ...

Advancement to Stage 2 of Infant Study Supported by Review of Stage 1 Safety and Tolerability Data ---- Company Expects to Announce VAX-31 ...

Due to rising antibiotic resistance ... often fatal, forms of pneumococcal infection, such as meningitis, pneumonia, and bacteremia (CDC, 2005). In the past, the pneumococcal polysaccharide ...

antibiotic resistance, and meningitis," said Vaxcyte's chief operating officer, Jim Wassil. VAX-31 has the potential to be "a best-in-class pneumococcal vaccine capable of raising the bar for ...

but up to 30% of the strains are resistant to antibiotics. Pneumococcal bacteria spread by close contact and through coughing and sneezing. Serious diseases, including meningitis and pneumonia ...

Pneumococcal vaccine polyvalent; contains a total of 575mcg polysaccharides per 0.5mL; soln for IM or SC inj; contains phenol. Pneumovax 23 induces type-specific antibodies that enhance ...

Another major risk that is emerging now in countries like India is the antibiotic ... for parents to fight off pneumococcal-related diseases such as pneumonia and meningitis, especially among ...

Pneumococcal Conjugate Vaccine (PCV): A vaccine designed to protect against infections caused by the bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae, which can lead to pneumonia, meningitis, and other serious ...