Status:
UNKNOWN
Role of Multiplex PCR in CAP
Lead Sponsor:
Assiut University
Conditions:
Community-acquired Pneumonia
Eligibility:
All Genders
18-100 years
Brief Summary
1. role of multiplex PCR in early identifying bacteria in patients with lower respiratory tract infection. 2. effect of early starting targeted antibiotics on outcome
Detailed Description
Pneumonia remains a worldwide health problem with a high rate of morbidity and mortality. Identification of microbial pathogens which cause pneumonia is an important area for optimum clinical manageme...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- male and female
- Age \>18 years Old
- Adult patients were included if they fulfilled:
- radiographic and clinical criteria.
- Radiographic findings included chest imaging with an airspace opacity, lobar consolida-tion, or interstitial opacities
- new or worsening compared to available baseline. In addition, at least 2 of the following clinical criteria had to be fulfilled:
- reported or documented fever \> 37.5
- new worsening productive cough or increase in respiratory secretions in intubated patients
- pleuritic chest pain 4) new/worsening dyspnea or hypoxia, defined as documented blood oxygen saturation \<92%.
Exclusion
- Patients under 18 years old. Patients who refuse to participate in the study
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
November 1 2023
Trial Type :
OBSERVATIONAL
Allocation :
ESTIMATED
End Date :
December 1 2024
Estimated Enrollment :
66 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT06097117
Start Date
November 1 2023
End Date
December 1 2024
Last Update
October 24 2023
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