Recurrent invasive pneumococcal disease in a child living with HIV

Authors

  • Julie Copelyn 1Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, University of Cape Town, South Africa and Vaccines for Africa Initiative, University of Cape Town, South Africa
  • Hafsah Deepa Tootla 2Division of Medical Microbiology, National Health Laboratory Service and University of Cape Town, Red Cross War Memorial Children’s Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.15641/jafspidVol3pp1-4/1726

Keywords:

Pneumococcal vaccination, children living with HIV, psoas abscess, Streptococcus, pneumoniae, recurrent, invasive pneumococcal disease

Abstract

Invasive pneumococcal disease remains an important cause of morbidity and mortality in children living with HIV (CLWHIV). Antiretroviral therapy (ART) and pneumococcal vaccination are important strategies to minimize risk. However, uncertainties remain around optimal vaccination policies in CLWHIV. We describe a case of a severely immunocompromised 10-year-old CLWHIV with recurrent invasive pneumococcal disease.

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Published

2024-12-19

How to Cite

Copelyn, J., & Tootla, H. D. (2024). Recurrent invasive pneumococcal disease in a child living with HIV. Journal of the African Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases, 3, 1–4. https://doi.org/10.15641/jafspidVol3pp1-4/1726

Issue

Vol. 3 (2024): Forthcoming Volume

Section

Case Reports

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Copyright (c) 2024 Julie Copelyn, Hafsah Deepa Tootla

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