Otorrhea bacterial profile, epidemiology before widespread use of the third-generation pneumococcal conjugate vaccine in French children, a prospective study from 2015 to 2023 - 01/09/23
Highlights |
• | The distribution of 852 MEF specimens from children with SPTM showed that few cases were reported during the COVID-19 pandemic. |
• | While PCV13 showed SP to be the third bacteria involved, non-PCV13 serotypes still accounted for one third of the reported cases. |
• | NTHi is the main bacteria found in infants and toddlers with complex AOM. |
• | The growing role of GAS is of concern, especially but not only in children over 3 years old. |
Abstract |
Objectives |
The aim of this study was to describe the bacterial profile of middle ear fluid from spontaneous perforation of the tympanic membrane (SPTM) prior to widespread utilization of third- generation pneumococcal conjugate vaccines (PCVs).
Patients and methods |
From October 2015 to January 2023, children with SPTM were prospectively enrolled by pediatricians.
Results |
Among the 852 children with SPTM, 73.2% were less than 3 years old; more frequently than older children, they were and suffering from complex acute otitis media (AOM) (27.9%) and conjunctivitis (13.1%). In children under 3 years of age, NT Haemophilus influenzae (49.7%) was the main otopathogen isolated, particularly in those with complex AOM (57.1%). In children over 3 years of age, Group A Streptococcus accounted for 57%. In pneumococcal cases (25.1%), serotype 3 was the main serotype isolated (16.2%), followed by 23B (15.2%).
Conclusion |
Our data from 2015 to 2023 represent a robust baseline preceding the widespread utilization of next-generation PCVs.
Le texte complet de cet article est disponible en PDF.Keywords : Otorrhea, Streptococcus pneumoniae, Group A Streptococcus, Heamophilus influenzae, Pneumococcal conjugate vaccines
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Vol 53 - N° 6
Article 104738- septembre 2023 Retour au numéroBienvenue sur EM-consulte, la référence des professionnels de santé.
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