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Session Type
Meet-the-Expert Session
Date
Tue, 21.06.2022
Session Time
13:30 - 14:30
Room
Grand Ballroom East
Session Description
In this session, various approaches to measure carriage of S. pneumoniae and of pneumococcal serotypes will be discussed.
After active participation, attendants will be able to:
- Identify conventional and cutting edge methods for measuring pneumococcal carriage and pneumococcal serotypes;
- Contrast the advantages and disadvantages of conventional culture-based and molecular-based methods
- Select the best method to be used in specific contexts with emphasis on age of investigated individuals and available samples.
Please note: All MTE sessions are designed to encourage active learning and to concentrate on close interaction between audience and speakers. The MTE session organisers have provided at least 15 minutes for active discussions in their agenda.
After active participation, attendants will be able to:
- Identify conventional and cutting edge methods for measuring pneumococcal carriage and pneumococcal serotypes;
- Contrast the advantages and disadvantages of conventional culture-based and molecular-based methods
- Select the best method to be used in specific contexts with emphasis on age of investigated individuals and available samples.
Please note: All MTE sessions are designed to encourage active learning and to concentrate on close interaction between audience and speakers. The MTE session organisers have provided at least 15 minutes for active discussions in their agenda.