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Evaluation of Streptococcus Pneumoniae Serotypes Prevalence Using a Urinary Kit
Sponsor: Chinese University of Hong Kong
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.
Official title: Prospective Study to Evaluate Streptococcus Pneumoniae Serotypes Prevalence in Community Acquired Pneumonia in Hong Kong Using a Urinary Kit
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
1800
Start Date
2021-01-01
Completion Date
2025-12-31
Last Updated
2025-02-12
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
urine test
test for pneumococcal antigen in urine
Locations (1)
Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Prince of Wales Hospital, CUHK
Shatin, Hong Kong