Abstract
Invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality both in children under 5 years of age and elderly. Recent HPA data1 shows a marked reduction in the rate of cumulative increase of IPD cases after the introduction of conjugate vaccine (PCV7, PrevenarTM). However, estimating the long-term benefits is complex because of the dynamic epidemiology of pneumococcal infections and potential serotype replacement.
IPD in the middle-aged population is not uncommon either. However, one should investigate for an underlying predisposing condition in invasive pneumococcal infections with no obvious underlying co-morbidities.
We present an interesting case of fulminant pneumococcal infection in a 49 year old fit man with no previous co-morbid conditions, where in a rare (but recognized) hematological cause was identified
IPD in the middle-aged population is not uncommon either. However, one should investigate for an underlying predisposing condition in invasive pneumococcal infections with no obvious underlying co-morbidities.
We present an interesting case of fulminant pneumococcal infection in a 49 year old fit man with no previous co-morbid conditions, where in a rare (but recognized) hematological cause was identified
| Original language | English |
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| Publication status | Published - 20 Apr 2010 |
| Event | British Society of Haematology - Edinburgh, United Kingdom Duration: 19 Apr 2010 → 21 Apr 2010 |
Conference
| Conference | British Society of Haematology |
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| Country/Territory | United Kingdom |
| City | Edinburgh |
| Period | 19/04/10 → 21/04/10 |
