Building on the foundation of the first RHD forum, over 150 interested participants met to discuss critical issues on the RHD landscape. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2013
• September 2013

We review GAS transmission characteristics and prevention strategies, historical and geographical trends and report on the estimated global burden disease... ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2013
• January 2013

Globally, ARF and RHD cause more than a quarter of a million deaths and substantial disability each year. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2012
• August 2012

Acute rheumatic fever (ARF), an autoimmune reaction to Group A Streptococcus (Streptococcus pyogenes; Strep A) infection, can cause rheumatic heart disease (RHD). New formulations of long-acting penicillins are being developed for secondary prophylaxis of ARF and RHD. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
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• Reports and Findings
• 2022
• June 2022

Jonathan Rosemary Carapetis AM Wyber JR R AM MBBS FRACP FAFPHM PhD FAHMS MBChB MPH FRACGP PhD Executive Director; Head, Strep A Translation; ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Projects
• Penicillin Program

Christopher Blyth CC MBBS (Hons) DCH FRACP FRCPA PhD Centre Head, Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines and Infectious Diseases; Co-Head, Infectious Diseases ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Projects

Jonathan Michael Tobias Carapetis AM Serralha Kollmann JR MS TK AM MBBS FRACP FAFPHM PhD FAHMS PhD, M.D., SFUW Executive Director; Head, Strep A ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
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The PAEDS (Paediatric Active Enhanced Surveillance) Study monitors childhood conditions of public health importance that are difficult to effectively ...

• Wesfarmers Centre of Vaccines & Infectious Diseases
• Our research
• Vaccine Trials Group
• Current studies

Influenza (commonly known as the flu) is caused by a highly contagious virus spread mainly through coughing and sneezing. An annual flu vaccination is the most effective way to prevent flu outbreaks. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Research Topics

Streptococcus A is a bacterium often found in the throat and on the skin. ...

• Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Research Topics