A randomised controlled trial of alternative treatments to intramuscular penicillin for impetigo in Aboriginal children [ 2009 - 2013 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Jonathan Carapetis (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Malcolm Mcdonald ,  A/Pr Steven Tong ,  Dr Asha Bowen ,  Prof Bart Currie
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Brief description We will conduct clinical trials to find an effective, simple and cheap oral alternative to injected penicillin for skin sores which could become the universal standard of care whether the patient is in Melbourne or Milingimbi. It would also likely be adopted by the World Health Organization as a standard of care for developing countries. This would lead directly to a reduced burden of skin sores and their complications. It would also open the way for studies to explore even simpler regimens.

Funding Amount $AUD 1,326,181.98

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant