CV Lattes
ORCID
Abstract
Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus) is a pathogen of great clinical interest, responsible for high mortality worldwide. It causes diseases of varying severity, ranging from localized conditions such as middle ear infection and conjunctivitis to more serious forms such as pneumonia, meningitis, and sepsis. It mainly affects children, the elderly, and immunocompromised individuals, cont…