Pneumococcal Community-Acquired Pneumonia Requiring Hospitalization Among Colombian Adults

Pneumococcal Community-Acquired Pneumonia Requiring Hospitalization Among Adults in Colombia (Pneumo-CAP Colombia) This study aims to learn more about pneumococcal community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) caused by Streptococcus pneumoniae among adults hospitalized in 11 hospitals in the Sabana Centro region of Colombia. The study will describe the characteristics of adults with CAP, estimate pneumococcal CAP prevalence in the area, and examine the specific serotypes of S. pneumoniae causing this infection. This research is essential for understanding which microorganism is the most prevalent cause of CAP in the region, whether pneumococcal vaccines included in governmental vaccination programs protect adults, which specific pneumococcal serotypes are circulating, and which available vaccine will best protect people against pneumococcal CAP. The study will be conducted at 11 hospitals in the Sabana Centro region and will collect data over 2 years. The study will gather detailed information on each patient's condition, including symptoms, medical history, and outcomes such as death or the need for intensive care.