Molecular epidemiology of infection in aboriginal communities [ 2003 - 2005 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Neil Hunter (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Fjelda Martin ,  Dr Cheryl Chapple ,  Dr Mangala Nadkarni ,  Prof Mark Willcox
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Brief description Destructive diseases of the gum tissue are known to be profoundly affected by modifying factors including systemic diseases such as diabetes, socio-economic conditions and the lack of effective control of microbial accumulation at the gum margin. This investigation will examine the hypothesis that a limited number of pathogenic bacterial strains, defined by quantitative molecular probe analysis, persist in or re-infect individuals to maintain a high disease burden in the presence of adverse modifying factors that prevail in isolated, disadvantaged Aboriginal communities.

Funding Amount $AUD 149,103.00

Funding Scheme NHMRC Strategic Awards

Notes Oral Health Research