Nasal epithelium as a portal of entry for Burkholderia pseudomallei, with special reference to neurological melioidosis [ 2012 - 2016 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: E/Pr Ifor Beacham (Principal investigator) ,  Dr Michael Batzloff ,  Prof Glen Ulett

Brief description Melioidosis is a potentially fatal disease of manly tropical Australia and SE Asia and an emerging disease worldwide. It disproportionately affects indigenous Australians. It is caused by a bacterium found in soil and water and infection may be by inhalation in the rainy season. One manifestation of melioidosis is neurological symptoms. This project seeks to establish sites and pathways of infection resulting from inhalation, including the pathway from nasal mucosa to brain.

Funding Amount $AUD 536,419.44

Funding Scheme Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant