Distinct Streptococcus pneumoniae cause invasive disease in Papua New Guinea

Streptococcus pneumoniae is a key contributor to childhood morbidity and mortality in Papua New Guinea (PNG). For the first time, whole genome sequencing of 174 isolates has enabled detailed characterisation of diverse S. pneumoniae causing invasive disease in young children in PNG, 1989-2014.

Citation:
Mellor KC, Lo S, Yoannes M, ………. Lehmann D. Distinct Streptococcus pneumoniae cause invasive disease in Papua New Guinea. Microb Genom. 2022;8(7).

Keywords:
Invasive disease; Papua New Guinea; Streptococcus pneumoniae

Abstract:
Streptococcus pneumoniae is a key contributor to childhood morbidity and mortality in Papua New Guinea (PNG). For the first time, whole genome sequencing of 174 isolates has enabled detailed characterisation of diverse S. pneumoniae causing invasive disease in young children in PNG, 1989-2014.