Interpretation of expert consensus for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of pneumococcal diseases in children / 中华实用儿科临床杂志

ABSTRACT

The Streptococcus pneumoniae infection is still a leading cause of death and disability of children under 5 years old.To enhance the level of diagnosis and treatment in children′s pneumococcal diseases and contribute to the health of children in China, in April 2020, the Respiratory Group of Chinese Pediatric Society, Chinese Medical Association has developed an expert consensus for diagnosis, treatment and prevention of pneumococcal diseases in children.Now the consensus is interpreted as follows, including the burden of pneumococcal diseases, clinical characteristics, serotypes, drug resistance and vaccine precaution.