Investigation of Naturally Acquired Antibody to Haemophilus influenzae Type b Polysaccharide in China

Authors : Xiumei Lİ

Pages : 197-198

Doi:10.5799/jmid.328947

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Publication Date : 2016-12-01

Article Type : Other Papers

Abstract :Haemophilus influenzae type b insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Hib);, a bacteria pathogen, is commonly found in the oropharynx of healthy unimmunized individuals [1]. Infections due to Hib are a major cause of bacterial pneumonia, meningitis, epiglottitis and septicaemia in young children throughout the world. Hib is estimated to cause at least 3 million cases of serious disease every year as well as approximately 386,000 deaths occurred in children < 5 years of age worldwide [2], It has become a major global public health problem. Hib conjugate vaccine, which has been widely used in China for more than 10 years. J Microbiol Infect Dis 2016;6insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(4);: 197-198
Keywords : Haemophilus influenzae, Hib conjugate vaccine, China