Hong kong researchers map pneumonia strains with simple urine test

NCT ID NCT05374018

Summary

This study aims to understand which specific types of pneumonia-causing bacteria are most common in hospitalized patients in Hong Kong. Researchers will test 1,800 adults admitted to the hospital with community-acquired pneumonia using a simple urine test kit. The goal is to gather information that could help improve future pneumonia vaccines and treatments by identifying the most prevalent bacterial strains.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • Department of Medicine and Therapeutics, Prince of Wales Hospital, CUHK

    Shatin, Hong Kong

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