Bacterial pneumonia
MONDO:0004652Acute infection of the lung parenchyma caused by bacteria (e.g., Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, Chlamydia pneumoniae, Mycoplasma pneumoniae, and Legionella pneumophila). Signs and symptoms include productive cough, fever, chills, shortness of breath, and chest pain.
Also known as: Bacteria caused pneumonia, Bacteria pneumonia, pneumonia due to other gram-negative bacteria
173 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types.
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Rapid test plus targeted antibiotic shows promise for tough infections in blood cancer patients
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether the antibiotic ceftolozane-tazobactam, guided by a rapid molecular test, could effectively treat serious Pseudomonas aeruginosa infections in people with blood cancers or those who had a stem cell transplant. The 17 participants received the antibiotic t…
Phase: PHASE4 • Sponsor: Weill Medical College of Cornell University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC
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Sticker shock: simple reminder may cut unnecessary IV antibiotic use
Knowledge-focused TerminatedThis study tested whether placing a reminder sticker on the charts of adult hospital patients receiving IV fluoroquinolone antibiotics would encourage doctors to switch them to oral pills sooner. The trial involved 168 patients at a single hospital in Thailand. Unfortunately, the…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Mahidol University • Aim: Knowledge-focused
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:12 UTC