Characterization of Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 19A collected from children <5 years old in Canada
Includes isolates of invasive Streptococcus pneumoniae serotype 19A collected from children <5 years old in Canada from 2016-2021. Isolates were sequenced to determine the clonal structure and antimicrobial resistance of serotype 19A in Canada, as there had been an uptick in 19A disease associated with children in certain jurisdictions.