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Development of methods to rapidly track pathogen and antibiotic resistance profiles from skin sores in Northern Australia (Hot North)

Indigenous Australian children suffer the highest rates of impetigo (skin sores) in the world, which can result in serious immune complications including chronic kidney and possibly rheumatic heart disease.

Honey as a potential topical treatment for skin infections: a literature review

The role of honey for the treatment of skin infections and wound healing has primarily come from personal stories of its effectiveness however these personalised studies have not been researched in the Kimberley region.

Immuno-nephelometric determination of group streptococcal anti-streptolysin O titres (ASOT) from dried blood spots: Method for validating a new assay

This study was designed to determine the sensitivity and reproducibility of recovering anti-streptolysin O titres (ASOT) from dried blood spot (DBS) samples.

Skin Care Assessment in Broome and Port Hedland (SCAB Heal) project

Skin disease has several serious complications including heart and kidney disease.