Genetic diversity of invasive strains of Haemophilus influenzae type b before and after introduction of the conjugate vaccine in Italy

Clin Infect Dis. 2006 Aug 1;43(3):317-9. doi: 10.1086/505499. Epub 2006 Jun 15.

Abstract

We determined the genotypes of 95 invasive Haemophilus influenzae type b (Hib) strains collected before and after introduction of widespread Hib vaccination in Italy. No substantial change in genetic diversity was highlighted by pulsed-field gel electrophoresis. However, an upward temporal trend in proportion of strains possessing multiple copies of the capsulation b locus was detected (P = .03).

Publication types

  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Aged
  • Aged, 80 and over
  • Child
  • Child, Preschool
  • Electrophoresis, Gel, Pulsed-Field
  • Genotype
  • Haemophilus Infections / virology*
  • Haemophilus Vaccines*
  • Haemophilus influenzae type b / genetics*
  • Humans
  • Infant
  • Italy
  • Mass Vaccination
  • Middle Aged
  • Vaccines, Conjugate

Substances

  • Haemophilus Vaccines
  • Vaccines, Conjugate