Long-term hepatitis B immunity has been demonstrated following the completion of the primary vaccination series in childhood. Some guidelines recommend a hepatitis B surface antibody (anti-HBs) directed approach following community-acquired needle-stick injury (CANSI) to inform hepatitis B postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) management. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• January 2022

Given the ongoing mortality and morbidity from GAS infections, we must address more effectively the treatment and prevention of GAS impetigo and pharyngitis ...

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

We describe the development and evaluation of a protocol for digital image collection by the non-professional photographer in a remote setting research trial ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2014
• November 2014

Streptococcus pyogenes, or group A Streptococcus (GAS), infections contribute to a high burden of disease in Aboriginal Australians, causing skin infections and immune sequelae such as rheumatic heart disease. Controlling skin infections in these populations has proven difficult, with transmission dynamics being poorly understood. We aimed to identify the relative contributions of impetigo and asymptomatic throat carriage to GAS transmission. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2023
• July 2023

Recruitment in research can be challenging in Australian Aboriginal contexts. We aimed to evaluate the SToP (See, Treat, Prevent skin infections) trial recruitment approach for Aboriginal families to identify barriers and facilitators and understand the utility of the visual resource used. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• November 2022

Group A Streptococcus (Strep A) is an important cause of mortality and morbidity globally. This bacterium is responsible for a range of different infections and post-infectious sequelae. Summarising the current knowledge of Strep A transmission to humans will address gaps in the evidence and inform prevention and control strategies. The objective of this study is to evaluate the modes of transmission and attack rates of group A streptococcal infection in human populations. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2021
• March 2021

We have demonstrated the potential use of Bayesian Networks in improving antibiotic selection for children with osteomyelitis ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• 2020
• July 2020

A 15 year old girl, born in Hakha, Myanmar, presented with 2 months of intermittent hemoptysis 3 years after immigrating to Australia, via Malaysia. ...

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

The major burden of disease is in developing and tropical settings where topical antibiotics are impractical and lead to rapid emergence of antimicrobial... ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2014
• August 2014

Describe the epidemiology of Staphylococcus aureus bacteremia in children and adolescents younger than 18 years from Australia and New Zealand ...

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