Immune correlates of early corticosteroid therapy in Vietnamese children and young adults with dengue [ 2011 - 2014 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: E/Pr Graham Brown (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Cameron Simmons (Principal investigator) ,  Prof Martin Hibberd

Brief description Dengue is a globally important infectious disease. This study will seek to understand how corticosteroids, an immune modulating class of drug, effect the immune responses in children with dengue. The basis for this study is a randomised controlled trial at a large hospital in Viet Nam that treats many patients with dengue. We expect to obtain the laboratory evidence needed to support further clinical trials of this drug and in doing so we will improve our understanding of dengue.

Funding Amount $AUD 467,073.13

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant