Necrotizing pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 3 despite PCV13
ARCHIVOS ARGENTINOS DE PEDIATRIA, vol.117, no.2, 2019 (SCI-Expanded, Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Article
- Volume: 117 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2019
- Doi Number: 10.5546/aap.2019.eng.e155
- Journal Name: ARCHIVOS ARGENTINOS DE PEDIATRIA
- Journal Indexes: Science Citation Index Expanded (SCI-EXPANDED), Scopus
- Open Archive Collection: AVESIS Open Access Collection
- Hacettepe University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Streptococcus pneumoniae is the most common cause of complicated pneumonia. Pneumococcal necrotizing pneumonia (PNP) is a rare and serotype related complication. Serotypes 1, 3, 14, 15, 19A and 33 were the most reported serotypes in children with PNP before immunization. Despite widespread vaccination, S. pneumoniae is still cause of invasive diseases. We reported a child, fully immunized with 13-valent conjugated pneumococcal vaccine (PCV13) who was diagnosed PNP due to serotype 3. Breakthrough invasive infection caused by S. pneumoniae must be considered in mind despite fully vaccination.