Melioidosis on the move: Informing the public health response.
Role
Chief Investigator
Description
Melioidosis is an often fatal infectious disease acquired from the environment and cases are rising in Australia. It mostly affects people living in regional locations who suffer from conditions like diabetes. Without the correct treatment, people die so awareness that this disease exists in communities is important for successful outcomes. This study will use innovative microbiology, genome and public health tools to detect and predict current and future melioidosis risk across the country
Date
01 Jan 2024 - 31 Dec 2029
Project Type
N/A
Keywords
public health - melioidosis - Burkholderia pseudomallei - tropical health - environment
Funding Body
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC)
Amount
1505206
Project Team
jeffrey warner;Simon Smith;Mirjam Kaestli;Ella Meumann;Mark Mayo;Catherine Rush;Allison Hempenstall;Bart Currie;Christopher Heather