RecruitingNot Applicable

Evaluation of Streptococcus Pneumoniae Serotypes Prevalence Using a Urinary Kit

Hong Kong1,800 participantsStarted 2021-01-01

Plain-language summary

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.

Who can participate

Age range18 Years

SexALL

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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.

What they're measuring

Determine the prevalence of pneumococcal serotypes in adults hospitalized

Timeframe: 2 years

Trial details

NCT IDNCT04647630

SponsorChinese University of Hong Kong

Sponsor typeOTHER

Study typeOBSERVATIONAL

Primary completion2025-12-31

Contact for this trial

K W To

55699297 tokw617@yahoo.com.hk

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