The rise of serotype 8 is associated with lineages and mutations in the capsular operon with different potential to produce invasive pneumococcal disease

Despite conjugate vaccine introduction to prevent invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD), serotype replacement by non-vaccine serotypes is a constant concern. In this study, we elucidate the rise of serotype 8 causing IPD in Spain. We evaluated isolates received during the period 2008–2023 including wh...

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Main Authors: Covadonga Pérez-García, Aída González-Díaz, Mirian Domenech, Mirella Llamosí, Aída Úbeda, Juan Carlos Sanz, Ernesto García, Carmen Ardanuy, Julio Sempere, Jose Yuste
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Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2025-12-01
Series:Emerging Microbes and Infections
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Online Access:https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/10.1080/22221751.2025.2521845
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