Streptococcus pyogenes (also known as group A Streptococcus , Strep A) is an obligate human pathogen with significant global morbidity and mortality. Transmission is believed to occur primarily between individuals via respiratory droplets, but knowledge about other potential sources of transmission via aerosols or the environment is limited. Such knowledge is required to design optimal interventions to control transmission, particularly in endemic settings. ...

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• 2023
• September 2023

The trivalent inactivated influenza vaccine is safe, immunogenic, provides clinical protection and should be administered annually to immunosuppressed children receiving treatment for cancer ...

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• 2016
• February 2016

The COVID-19 pandemic has led to far-reaching disruptions to health systems, including preventative and curative services for malaria. The aim of this study was to estimate the magnitude of disruptions in malaria case management in sub-Saharan Africa and their impact on malaria burden during the COVID-19 pandemic. We used survey data collected by the World Health Organization, in which individual country stakeholders reported on the extent of disruptions to malaria diagnosis and treatment. ...

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• 2023
• April 2023

The objective of this study was to describe the occurrence of skin infection associated hospitalizations in children born in Western Australia (WA). ...

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• 2017
• November 2017

Skin infections are a significant cause of severe disease, requiring hospitalization in Western Australian children, particularly with Aboriginal children ...

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• 2017
• November 2017

Asha Cheryl John Jonathan Marianne Bowen Bridge Jacky Carapetis AM Mullane AC CB JJ JR MM BA MBBS DCH FRACP PhD GAICD AM MBBS FRACP FAFPHM PhD FAHMS BSc (OT) Team Lead, Healthy Skin and ARF Prevention Head, Kulunga Aboriginal Unit / Aboriginal ...

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• See, Treat, Prevent Skin Sores and Scabies (SToP) Trial

Asha Cheryl John Jonathan Marianne Bowen Bridge Jacky Carapetis AM Mullane AC CB JJ JR MM BA MBBS DCH FRACP PhD GAICD AM MBBS FRACP FAFPHM PhD FAHMS BSc (OT) Team Lead, Healthy Skin and ARF Prevention Head, Kulunga Aboriginal Unit / Aboriginal ...

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• See, Treat, Prevent Skin Sores and Scabies (SToP) Trial

The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic have been vast and are not limited to physical health. Many adolescents have experienced disruptions to daily life, including changes in their school routine and family’s financial or emotional security, potentially impacting their emotional wellbeing. ...

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• 2022
• January 2022

Amidst the evolving COVID-19 pandemic, understanding the transmission dynamics of the SARS-CoV-2 virus is key to providing peace of mind for the community and informing policy-making decisions. While available data suggest that school-aged children are not significant spreaders of SARS-CoV-2, the possibility of transmission in schools remains an ongoing concern, especially among an aging teaching workforce. Even in low-prevalence settings, communities must balance the potential risk of transmission with the need for students' ongoing education. ...

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• 2021
• February 2021

Pregnancy is a time of vulnerability for vitamin D insufficiency, and there is an emerging literature associating low levels of 25(OH)-vitamin D with... ...

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• 2014
• March 2014

Convenient, readily available and helping create a close and loving bond between baby and mother, breastfeeding is highly regarded for optimising infant health and preventing chronic disease in adulthood. ...

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Bullying is now regarded as a health problem and not just a disciplinary problem. Increasing evidence shows both traditional bullying (e.g. hitting, teasing) and cyberbullying have lasting effects on young people (both those who bully and those who are bullied), including damage to self-esteem, academic results and mental health. ...

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