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
Chinese University of Hong Kong
1,800 participants
Jan 1, 2021
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
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
test for pneumococcal antigen in urine
Locations(1)
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NCT04647630