Severe malaria in children in Papua New Guinea: A longitudinal study of pathophysiology, management and outcome [ 2008 - 2010 ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Prof Timothy Davis (Principal investigator) ,  A/Pr Harin Karunajeewa ,  Prof Ivo Mueller ,  Prof John Vince

Brief description The features of severe infection in children living in tropical countries may not allow differentiation between malaria and bacterial-viral causes. This can create significant problems with deciding on appropriate management. In addition, the main complications of malaria such as coma, increased acid levels in the blood and anaemia are not well understood. We plan to characterise infections in Papua New Guinean children in detail and explore mechanisms behind important malarial complications.

Funding Amount $AUD 484,808.84

Funding Scheme NHMRC Project Grants

Notes Standard Project Grant