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Recovery of culturable Streptococcus pyogenes from swabs stored at different temperatures

Improving our understanding of superficial Streptococcus pyogenes (Strep A) carriage and transmission necessitates robust sampling methods. Here, we compared the effect of storing swab samples in fridge (+4°C) and freezer (-20°C) conditions on the recovery of laboratory-cultured S. pyogenes.

Housing Initiatives to Address Strep A Infections and Reduce RHD Risks in Remote Indigenous Communities in Australia

This research sought to provide an outline of identified household-level environmental health initiatives to reduce or interrupt Strep A transmission along each of these pathways.

Developing better tools for monitoring housing-related health issues in remote communities

Kate Rosemary Summer Wyber PhD MBChB MPH FRACGP PhD Postdoctoral Research Officer Senior Research Fellow 0422 630 458 Kate.Summer@thekids.org.au

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Stopping Acute Rheumatic Fever Infections to Strengthen Health