Distribution of Serotypes and Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns Among Invasive Pneumococcal Diseases in Saudi Arabia

Background Streptococcus pneumoniae causes life-threatening infections such as meningitis, pneumonia, and febrile bacteremia, particularly in young children. The increasing number of drug-resistant isolates has highlighted the necessity for intervening and controlling disease. To achieve this, information is needed on serotype distribution and patterns of antibiotic resistance in children.