We report an outbreak of invasive pneumococcal disease and pneumococcal pneumonia among shipyard workers, in Turku, Southwest Finland. In total, 31 confirmed and six probable cases were identified between 3 May and 28 November 2019. Streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes 12F, 4 and 8 were isolated from blood cultures of 25 cases. Occupational hygiene measures and vaccination of ca 4,000 workers are underway to control the outbreak at the shipyard.
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【저자키워드】 outbreak, Finland, Streptococcus pneumoniae, invasive pneumococcal disease, pneumococcus, shipyard,
【저자키워드】 outbreak, Finland, Streptococcus pneumoniae, invasive pneumococcal disease, pneumococcus, shipyard,