Check which pneumococcus types cause pneumonia
Part of Infections, Lungs & breathing clinical trials.
This trial looks at which “pneumococcus” (a common germ) types are causing pneumonia in people admitted to the hospital. It uses a urine test kit to see how often different pneumococcal types are involved, which may help future treatment choices.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are being admitted to the hospital with signs of pneumonia
- Your pneumonia symptoms started soon after being admitted (not after 48 hours)
- Your pneumonia is not already known to be caused by a different germ besides pneumococcus
- The doctors have reason to think pneumococcus could be involved
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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