Invasive Pneumococcal Disease Caused by Ceftriaxone-Resistant Streptococcus pneumoniae in Taiwan

Conclusions The increase of ceftriaxone resistance in pneumococci in part driven by PCV7 vaccination in Taiwan is worrisome. The use of PCV13 in children as well as in the elderly population is likely to offer protection from the infection caused by ceftriaxone-resistant pneumococci. It is important to giving an effective drug such as penicillin, fluoroquinolones or vancomycin in 2 days for improving outcome of IPD patients.
Source: Journal of Microbiology, Immunology and Infection - Category: Microbiology Source Type: research