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Project: Invasive Streptococcus A – piecing together clinical, genomic and public health aspects of the puzzle

Gibney Group

This project can be expanded to additional sites to obtain a contemporary picture of clinical, epidemiological and genomic aspects of invasive Strep A in Australia. In particular, there is scope to develop a national study to define the genomics of invasive Strep A isolates, and to define the most appropriate antibiotics for prophylaxis to prevent secondary ISA among household contacts. In the context of ISA becoming nationally notifiable, and Strep A vaccine development, findings will contribute to clinical and public health guidelines management of Strep A cases and their contacts in Australia.

Contact project supervisor for further
information and application enquiries

Project Supervisor

Dr Katherine Gibney

Project availability
PhD/MPhil

Gibney Group

katherine.gibney@unimelb.edu.au

1 vacancies

Themes
Cross Cutting Disciplines