Clinical Trial: Short Versus Long Duration of Therapy for Streptococcus Pneumoniae Bloodstream Infections
Study Status: Completed
Recruit Status: RECRUITING
Condition: Streptococcus Pneumoniae
Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
Official Title: Short Versus Long Duration of Therapy for Streptococcus Pneumoniae Bloodstream
Brief Summary:
Streptococcus pneumoniae is a gram-positive (GP) bacteria responsible for common infections such as community-acquired pneumonia (CAP), as well as complicated infections such as bacteremia, infective endocarditis and meningitis.S. pneumoniae bacteremia ranks among the top 10 most common pathogens associated with bloodstream infections and correlates with high morbidity and mortality worldwide.
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