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The molecular physiology of Streptococcus pneumoniae during sepsis [ 2009 - 2009 ]

Also known as: How pneumococcus causes blood poisoning

Funded by National Health and Medical Research Council
Managed by The University of Queensland
Managed by University of Queensland
Provided by   National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Grant

[Cite as http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/569720]

Researchers: Prof Alastair Mcewan (Principal investigator) ,  Prof James Paton ,  Prof Michael Jennings

Brief description The project will determine the way in which pneumococcus changes its properties when it invades the bloodstream of the human host. Since these changes are linked to sepsis then this new understanding will provide information that can be used to manage and control acute pneumococcal infection.

Funding Amount $AUD 232,504.80

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant

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321010 | Bacterial infection | Bacterial pathogenesis | Innate Immunity | Pneumonia | Sepsis | Septicaemia | Streptococcus pneumoniae | Virulence |
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