Prospective Study to Evaluate Streptococcus Pneumoniae Serotypes Prevalence in Community Acquired Pneumonia in Hong Kong Using a Urinary Kit
Status: Recruiting
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Intervention Type: Diagnostic test
Study Type: Observational
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
Participation Requirements
Sex: All
Minimum Age: 18
Healthy Volunteers: f
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• Admitted with signs and symptoms suggestive of pneumonia
Locations
Other Locations
Hong Kong Special Administrative Region
Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Prince of Wales Hospital, CUHK
RECRUITING
Shatin
Contact Information
Primary
K W To
tokw617@yahoo.com.hk
55699297
Time Frame
Start Date: 2021-01-01
Estimated Completion Date: 2025-12-31
Participants
Target number of participants: 1800
Treatments
CAP
community acquired pneumonia
Related Therapeutic Areas
Sponsors
Leads: Chinese University of Hong Kong