title: Bacterial respiratory infections and otitis media.
abstract: Bacterial infections of the respiratory tract are an important potential problem for children who attend group day care. Immunization (for Hib) or chemoprophylaxis, when appropriate, should lessen the risk and help to control or prevent the problem in many instances.
authors.affiliation: Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut 06510.
authors.forename: E D
authors.initials: ED
authors.lastname: Shapiro
mesh_terms: D002656:Child Day Care Centers; D002675:Child, Preschool; D006192:Haemophilus Infections / Q000209:etiology; D006193:Haemophilus influenzae; D006801:Humans; D007223:Infant; D008589:Meningococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology; D010033:Otitis Media / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D011008:Pneumococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology; D012141:Respiratory Tract Infections / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors; D013290:Streptococcal Infections / Q000209:etiology; D013297:Streptococcus pyogenes