Streptococcus pneumoniae is a major cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide, with an estimated 1.6 million people dying of invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD) each year. IPD primarily comprises septicemia, pneumonia, and meningitis. However, S. pneumoniae infections can also lead to other diseases such as bronchitis or pericarditis. IPD occurs most commonly among the very young (<24 months) and the elderly (>65 years); the elderly have the highest IPD mortality rates.

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