作者: Ho Namkoong , Makoto Ishii , Yohei Funatsu , Yoshifumi Kimizuka , Kazuma Yagi
DOI: 10.1080/21645515.2015.1075678
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摘要: Pneumonia is the fourth-leading cause of death globally, and Streptococcus pneumoniae most important causative pathogen. Because incidence pneumococcal diseases likely to increase with aging society, we should determine an optimal strategy for vaccination. While consensus indicates that 23-valent polysaccharide vaccine prevents invasive (IPD), its effects on community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) remain controversial. Recently, a 13-valent conjugate (PCV13) was released. The latest clinical study (CAPiTA study) showed PCV13 reduced vaccine-type CAP IPD. Based these results, Advisory Committee Immunization Practices recommended initial vaccination elderly. Scientific evidence regarding immunosenescence needed more ideal elderly impaired innate adaptive immunity. Continuing research cost effectiveness new strategies considering constantly changing epidemiology also warranted.