Prevalence of skin sores and scabies in remote Australian Aboriginal communities remains unacceptably high, with Group A Streptococcus (GAS) the dominant pathogen. We aim to better understand the drivers of GAS transmission using mathematical models. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2018
• May 2018

The suboptimal sensitivity and specificity of available diagnostic methods for scabies hampers clinical management, trials of new therapies and epidemiologic studies. Additionally, parasitologic diagnosis by microscopic examination of skin scrapings requires sample collection with a sharp scalpel blade, causing discomfort to patients and difficulty in children. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR)-based diagnostic assays, combined with non-invasive sampling methods, represent an attractive approach. ...

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

Skin infection burden in remote Aboriginal communities can be reduced by the See, Treat, Prevent (SToP skin sores and scabies) trial ...

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

Invasive Staphylococcus aureus (iSA) and group A Streptococcus (iGAS) impose significant health burdens globally. Both bacteria commonly cause skin and soft tissue infections (SSTIs), which can result in invasive disease. Understanding of the incidence of iSA and iGAS remains limited in settings with a high SSTI burden. ...

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

The evidence derived from the review will be used to inform the development of guidelines for the management of skin infections in resource-limited settings ...

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

The Australian National Healthy Skin Guideline summarises evidence-based treatment of impetigo, scabies and fungal infections in high burden settings ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2020
• March 2020

Skin infections such as impetigo and scabies are highly contagious, and can lead to serious health complications without treatment. These types of skin infections are major problems in remote Aboriginal communities. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
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• Research Topics

Recent findings on house dust allergens and their contribution to knowledge that will significantly impact current and future allergy treatments are appraised ...

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

The median number of presentations per child in the first year of life was 21 with multiple reasons for presentation. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2013
• March 2013

The allergenic load of house dust mite allergy is largely constituted by a few proteins with a hierarchical pattern of allergenicity. ...

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

Prevalence and antimicrobial resistance of impetigo pathogens in a randomised, controlled trial of impetigo treatment conducted in remote Indigenous communities ...

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

Documenting carer, service provider and healthcare practitioner perspectives on skin infections provides more understanding of the context of treatment decisions ...

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