Anti-sporulation strategies for Clostridium difficile infections [ 2018 - 2020 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Dena Lyras (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Haibo Yu ,  Dr Sheena Mcgowan ,  Prof Paul Keller ,  Prof Stephen Pyne

Brief description Hospital-acquired infections with the bacterium Clostridium difficile are a major global public health concern with highly virulent isolates emerging overseas in 2002 and in Australia in 2010. These strains have spread through our hospitals and are also found in the community. This project will increase our understanding of how these strains spread and will provide knowledge that is critical for developing improved strategies for preventing these infections.

Funding Amount $AUD 660,680.82

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant