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Molecular Detection of Scabies by PCR Using a Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) ApproachAsha Bowen BA MBBS DCH FRACP PhD GAICD FAHMS OAM Head, Healthy Skin and ARF Prevention Head, Healthy Skin and ARF Prevention Areas of expertise: Skin
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Pharmacokinetics of intramuscular versus subcutaneous administration of Benzathine Penicillin GJonathan Rosemary Carapetis AM Wyber AM MBBS FRACP FAFPHM PhD FAHMS MBChB MPH FRACGP PhD Executive Director; Co-Head, Strep A Translation; Co-Founder
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The NZ BPG Pharmacokinetics StudyJonathan Carapetis AM AM MBBS FRACP FAFPHM PhD FAHMS Executive Director; Co-Head, Strep A Translation; Co-Founder of REACH 08 6319 1000 contact@
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Working Towards a Better Understanding of ARFJonathan Michael Tobias Carapetis AM Serralha Kollmann AM MBBS FRACP FAFPHM PhD FAHMS PhD, M.D., SFUW Executive Director; Co-Head, Strep A
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Clinical practice guidelines: Their utility, dissemination and monitoring at Colonial War Memorial Hospital: A mixed methods study from FijiClinical practice guidelines (CPGs) improve patient care by standardising medical practice. However, little is known about their applicability in low-resource settings. Since 2010, Fiji has introduced guidelines to increase the application of evidence-based practice.
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Pediatric Staphylococcus aureus Bacteremia: Clinical Spectrum and Predictors of Poor OutcomeStaphylococcus aureus is a common cause of bacteremia, yet the epidemiology and predictors of poor outcome remain inadequately defined in childhood. ISAIAH (Invasive Staphylococcus aureus Infections and Hospitalizations in children) is a prospective, cross-sectional study of S. aureus bacteremia in children hospitalized in Australia and New Zealand over 24 months.
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Population pharmacokinetic study of benzathine penicillin G administration in Indigenous children and young adults with rheumatic heart disease in the Northern Territory, AustraliaBenzathine penicillin G is the cornerstone of secondary prophylaxis to prevent Streptococcus pyogenes infections, which precede acute rheumatic fever.
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Infection and VaccinesListed are The Kids Research Institute Australia research teams involved in our Infection and Vaccines Program. This program sits under the Early Environment research theme.
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Dysregulated IL-1β-GM-CSF Axis in Acute Rheumatic Fever That Is Limited by HydroxychloroquineWe propose that hydroxychloroquine could be repurposed to reduce the risk of rheumatic heart disease after acute rheumatic fever