Progress in the development of effective vaccines to prevent selected gram-positive bacterial infections.
Infections caused by virulent Gram-positive bacteria, such as Staphylococcus aureus, group B streptococci and group A streptococci, remain significant causes of morbidity and mortality despite progress in antimicrobial therapy. Despite significant advances in the understanding of the pathogenesis of infection caused by these organisms, there are only limited strategies to prevent infection. In this article, we review efforts to develop safe and effective vaccines that would prevent infections caused by these 3 pathogens.
Bronze
Michael S
MS
Division of Infectious Diseases, Department of Medicine, University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma 73190, USA. Michael-Bronze@ouhsc.edu
Dale
James B
JB
D001428:Bacterial Vaccines / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D016908:Gram-Positive Bacterial Infections / Q000517:prevention & control*; D006801:Humans
D001428:Bacterial Vaccines