Two strains of Streptococcus pneumoniae isolated from sputum and bronchoalveolar samples with high-level resistance to cefotaxime (MIC = 8 to 16 μg/ml) are described. One of them, belonging to serogro
Streptococcus pneumoniae infections are one of the major causes of morbility and mortality worldwide. Although vaccination and antibiotherapy constitute fundamental and complementary strategies agains
Aim: Animal models of fatal pneumonia caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae ( Spn ) have not been reliably generated using many strains of less virulent serotypes. Materials & m
