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The global epidemiology of impetigo: A systematic review of the population prevalence of impetigo and pyodermaWe conducted a comprehensive, systematic review of the global childhood population prevalence of impetigo and the broader condition pyoderma.
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Short-course oral co-trimoxazole versus intramuscular benzathine benzylpenicillin for impetigo in a highly endemic regionThe major burden of disease is in developing and tropical settings where topical antibiotics are impractical and lead to rapid emergence of antimicrobial...
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Immuno-nephelometric determination of group streptococcal anti-streptolysin O titres (ASOT) from dried blood spots: Method for validating a new assayThis study was designed to determine the sensitivity and reproducibility of recovering anti-streptolysin O titres (ASOT) from dried blood spot (DBS) samples
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A diagnostic test for acute rheumatic fever (pilot study)Currently there are no diagnostic tests for ARF, and no treatments targeting immune responses to improve disease outcomes.
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Beyond the horizon: improving cancer outcomes for Indigenous childrenDr Jessica Buck, a researcher at The Kids Research Institute Australia Cancer Centre and a Kamilaroi woman, is on a mission to address the unique challenges faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children with cancer.
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National guideline provides uniform approach to autism diagnosisIn October 2018, the Autism CRC released A National Guideline for the Assessment and Diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders in Australia.
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Reach: to stop rheumatic heart diseaseReach works to promote the health of vulnerable populations by providing technical support to local, regional and global efforts to prevent and control rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease (RF/RHD).
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Availability and administration of benzathine penicillin G for the prevention of rheumatic fever in Africa: Report of the Working Group on PenicillinBenzathine penicillin G availability should be addressed and African health workers’ knowledge and practices need to be augmented
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Evolution, Evidence and Effect of Secondary Prophylaxis Against Rheumatic FeverThe association between group A streptococcal infection and rheumatic fever (RF) was established in the early 20th century.
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Supply of benzathine penicillin G: the 20-year experience in AustraliaReliable supplies of BPG are essential for delivering the recommended schedule of secondary prophylaxis for people living with RHD.