Common causes and patient outcomes of community-acquired pneumonia in sub-Saharan Africa

Not Applicable

• Conditions: Community acquired pneumonia; Infections and Infestations

• Registration Number: ISRCTN61173943
• Lead Sponsor: Infectious Diseases Institute

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Study Start: 2022-01-31
• Last Update Posted: 21 February 2022
• Study Completion: 2023-12-31

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Ongoing
• Sex: All
• Target Recruitment: 406

Inclusion Criteria

1. Clinically diagnosed pneumonia (fever =38°C, with cough, chest pain, breathlessness or hemoptysis) and at least one focal chest sign (crepitations, pleural rub, bronchial breathing, dullness on percussion or diminished breath sounds) for <3 weeks
2. Consent to study participation

Exclusion Criteria

1. Hospitalized in the last 30 days
2. Cancer chemotherapy
3. Have chronic renal failure
4. Treatment for active pulmonary tuberculosis
5. Respiratory failure secondary to severe chronic obstructive lung disease
6. Congestive heart failure

Study & Design

• Study Type: Observational
• Study Design: Not specified