Evaluation of Streptococcus Pneumoniae Serotypes Prevalence Using a Urinary Kit
Recruiting
Observational Study
Community-acquired Pneumonia
No Placebo Group
Every participant receives an active treatment — no one gets a placebo.
No Study Drug
Researchers observe your health over time — no experimental treatment is given.
At a Glance
- Age
- 18 and older
- Sex
- Any
- Study type
- Observational
- Participants needed
- 1,800 (estimated)
- Sponsor
- Chinese University of Hong Kong · Other
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About This Trial
This is an epidemiology study for the prevalence and serotypes of pneumococcus pneumoniae in hospitalized patients with community acquired pneumonia (CAP). The serotypes of the pneumococcus pneumoniae will be determined by a urinary antigen assay. This is a single center, non-interventional observatory study.
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Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
* Admitted with signs and symptoms suggestive of pneumonia
Exclusion Criteria:
* 1\. Nosocomial pneumonia which is acquired \>= 48 hours after hospital admission. 2. Pneumonia which are already known to be caused by pathogens other than pneumococcus pneumoniae.
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