congenital malformations of the bronchi and lungs

Objective. To study the population and genetic structure of S. pneumoniae isolated from children with cystic fibrosis (CF) and congenital malformations of the bronchi and lungs (CM) over the period 2011 to 2021, their serotype diversity in pre-vaccination and post-vaccination periods and susceptibility to antimicrobials. Materials and Methods. A total of 140 S. pneumoniae isolates (during 2011-2021) from respiratory samples of patients with CM or CF were included in the study.