This article, published in The Lancet, summarizes the past ten years of research on pneumococcal pneumonia. The article includes a review of the epidemiology, genetics, and immunology of the disease, as well as approaches to clinical diagnosis, treatment, and vaccination. The authors conclude that a multifaceted approach with new generation vaccines, novel antimicrobial therapies, and improved adjuvant treatments will be needed to control the disease. ABSTRACT ONLY. (Learn how users in developing countries can gain free access to journal articles.)

Author(s): van der Poll T, Opal SM

Published: 2009

Resource types: Peer-reviewed journal

Diseases: Pneumococcus

Topics: Disease/vaccine specific information

Regions: Global