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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
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| urinary kit for pneumococcus antigen assay | Diagnostic Test | urine test for detection of pneumococcus antigen |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| prevalence of strep pneumonia | to determine prevalence | 2 years |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Admitted with signs and symptoms suggestive of pneumonia which include one or more of the followings:
Exclusion Criteria:
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patients admitted for CAP
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| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Prince of Wales Hospital, CUHK | Shatin | Hong Kong |
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| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D011014 | Pneumonia |
| ID | Term |
|---|---|
| D012141 | Respiratory Tract Infections |
| D007239 | Infections |
| D008171 | Lung Diseases |
| D012140 | Respiratory Tract Diseases |
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