Research Topic

Pneumonia and Respiratory Infections

This cluster of papers focuses on the management, epidemiology, and vaccination strategies for pneumonia, with a specific emphasis on community-acquired pneumonia and the role of Streptococcus pneumoniae. It covers topics such as the efficacy and safety of pneumococcal conjugate vaccines, burden of disease in children, antimicrobial resistance, and global estimates of morbidity and mortality due to lower respiratory infections.