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Short Versus Long Duration of Therapy for Streptococcus Pneumoniae Bloodstream Infections
Sponsor: Methodist Health System
Summary
Streptococcus pneumoniae is a gram-positive (GP) bacteria responsible for common infections such as community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), as well as complicated infections such as bacteremia, infective endocarditis and meningitis. S. pneumoniae bacteremia ranks among the top 10 most common pathogens associated with bloodstream infections and correlates with high morbidity and mortality worldwide.
Official title: Short Versus Long Duration of Therapy for Streptococcus Pneumoniae Bloodstream
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - 75 Years
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
200
Start Date
2023-06-23
Completion Date
2026-06-23
Last Updated
2025-07-04
Healthy Volunteers
Not specified
Conditions
Interventions
pneumoniae bacteremia therapy
To evaluate the effectiveness of short 10 days versus long (≥10 days) duration of therapy associated with S. pneumoniae bacteremia.
Locations (1)
Methodist Dallas Medical Center
Dallas, Texas, United States