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Substantial Decline in Invasive Pneumococcal Disease During Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic in Hong Kong

Abstract

Compared with other countries, a more substantial decrease in the incidence of invasive pneumococcal disease was observed in Hong Kong, which is most likely attributable to the proactive mass adoption of face masks by the public. Human behavioral changes, particularly mask wearing, should be considered as an additional preventive strategy against invasive pneumococcal disease.

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Teng, J. L. L., Fok, K. M. N., Lin, K. P. K., Chan, E., Ma, Y., Lau, S. K. P., & Woo, P. C. Y. (2021, April 27). Substantial Decline in Invasive Pneumococcal Disease During Coronavirus Disease 2019 Pandemic in Hong Kong. Clinical Infectious Diseases. Oxford University Press (OUP). http://doi.org/10.1093/cid/ciab382

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2022-01-29

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5th

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