December 2025. Volume 21. Number 4

It seems that there is an association between severe cases of pneumococcal infection and celiac disease

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
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Jang J, Krishnamurthy J, Nylund CM. Association between celiac disease and pneumococcal infections in hospitalized pediatric patients in the United States. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2024;79:335-42.

Reviewers: Molina Herranz D1, Molina Arias M2.
1Servicio de Pediatría. Hospital Universitario Donostia.. Guipúzcoa. San Sebastián. España.
2Servicio de Gastroenterología Pediátrica. Hospital Infantil Universitario La Paz. Madrid. España.
Correspondence: David Molina Herranz. Email: davidmh93@hotmail.com
Reception date: 15/10/2025
Acceptance date: 23/10/2025
Publication date: 29/10/2025

Abstract

Authors´ conclusions: celiac disease (CD) is associated with an increased risk of both pneumococcus speciated and pneumococcus‐associated infections requiring hospitalization. CD admissions are associated with longer hospital stays and higher costs without increased risk of death. Routine pneumococcal vaccinations are strongly recommended for pediatric patients with CD.

Reviewers´ commentary: the paper finds a significant and clinically relevant link between EC and a higher risk of pneumococcal infections in hospitalised kids. Their findings, which line up with previous evidence, support preventive of pneumococcal vaccination in children with coeliac disease.

How to cite this article

Molina Herranz D, Molina Arias M. Parece existir una asociación entre casos graves de infección neumocócica y enfermedad celiaca. Evid Pediatr. 2025;21:43.

AVC | Critically appraised articles

Jang J, Krishnamurthy J, Nylund CM. Association between celiac disease and pneumococcal infections in hospitalized pediatric patients in the United States. J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2024;79:335-42.

Reviewers: Molina Herranz D1, Molina Arias M2.
1Servicio de Pediatría. Hospital Universitario Donostia.. Guipúzcoa. San Sebastián. España.
2Servicio de Gastroenterología Pediátrica. Hospital Infantil Universitario La Paz. Madrid. España.
Correspondence: David Molina Herranz. Email: davidmh93@hotmail.com
Reception date: 15/10/2025
Acceptance date: 23/10/2025
Publication date: 29/10/2025

How to cite this article

Molina Herranz D, Molina Arias M. Parece existir una asociación entre casos graves de infección neumocócica y enfermedad celiaca. Evid Pediatr. 2025;21:43.

29/10/2025

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