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Evaluation of Streptococcus Pneumoniae Serotypes Prevalence Using a Urinary Kit

Prospective Study to Evaluate Streptococcus Pneumoniae Serotypes Prevalence in Community Acquired Pneumonia in Hong Kong Using a Urinary Kit


Sponsor

Chinese University of Hong Kong

Enrollment

1,800 participants

Start Date

Jan 1, 2021

Study Type

OBSERVATIONAL

Conditions

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.


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 Years

Inclusion Criteria1

  • Admitted with signs and symptoms suggestive of pneumonia

Exclusion Criteria1

  • \. 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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Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTurine test

test for pneumococcal antigen in urine


Locations(1)

Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Prince of Wales Hospital, CUHK

Shatin, Hong Kong

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