Research Grant
[Cite as https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/573401]Researchers: Prof Mark Walker (Principal investigator) , Prof Victor Nizet
Brief description Streptococcus pyogenes (group A streptococcus, GAS) is estimated to cause ~700 million cases of self-limited throat or skin infection each year worldwide. Invasive GAS disease occurs in approximately 1-1000 cases, with associated mortality of 25%. We have recently discovered that a viral infection can reprogram GAS for invasive disease propensity. We will investigate whether this phenomenon is widespread, in order to understand this process and develop future therapeutics.
Funding Amount $AUD 832,544.65
Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants
Notes Standard Project Grant
- nhmrc : 573401
- PURL : https://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/573401
