Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a large, preventable, global public health burden. In New Zealand (NZ), acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and RHD rates are highest for Māori and Pacific children. This structured review explores the evidence for primary prevention interventions to diagnose and effectively treat group A Streptococcus (GAS) pharyngitis and skin infections to reduce rates of ARF and RHD. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2021
• April 2021

Pregnancy provides an opportunity to strengthen health system responses and address whole-of-life health for women with rheumatic heart disease ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2019
• December 2019

Australia needs a single national pharyngitis guideline to assist in providing rational, consistent and timely antibiotic treatment to patients at high risk of ARF ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2019
• June 2019

Scabies causes considerable morbidity and leads to severe bacterial infection and immune-mediated disease ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2019
• July 2019

Childhood vaccination has played a critical role in the reduction of morbidity and mortality from communicable diseases, including specific respiratory pathogens ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2017
• December 2017

Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a chronic cardiac condition with an infectious aetiology, causing high disease burden in low-income settings. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2017
• November 2017

Confirm the generalised IgE-trophic activity of the DTaP vaccine in pre-schoolers and demonstrate similar (albeit transient) effects in infants ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2016
• July 2016

This study was unable to demonstrate efficacy of 23vPPV in pregnancy against the co-primary outcomes of either all-cause infant ear disease. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2015
• November 2015

This trial aims to improve uptake of secondary prophylaxis among Aboriginal people with ARF/RHD to reduce progression or worsening of RHD. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2016
• January 2016

Rheumatic fever (RF) prevention, control and surveillance are increasingly important priorities in New Zealand (NZ) and Australia. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2015
• June 2015