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Structured review of primary interventions to reduce group A streptococcal infections, acute rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease

Rheumatic heart disease (RHD) is a large, preventable, global public health burden. In New Zealand (NZ), acute rheumatic fever (ARF) and RHD rates are highest for Māori and Pacific children. This structured review explores the evidence for primary prevention interventions to diagnose and effectively treat group A Streptococcus (GAS) pharyngitis and skin infections to reduce rates of ARF and RHD.

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Coalition to Advance Vaccines Against Group A Streptococcus (CANVAS): A Trans-Tasman Initiative Against Rheumatic Fever

Investigators: Amy Baker, Jeffrey Cannon, Jonathan Carapetis, Katherine Gray, Yue Wu External collaborators: University of Auckland: Nikki Moreland,

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Developing a human challenge model of GAS infection

Jonathan Carapetis AM AM MBBS FRACP FAFPHM PhD FAHMS Executive Director; Co-Head, Strep A Translation; Co-Founder of REACH 08 6319 1000 contact@

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END RHD Demonstration Communities

Glenn Jonathan Rosemary Pearson Carapetis AM Wyber BA (Education) PhD Candidate AM MBBS FRACP FAFPHM PhD FAHMS MBChB MPH FRACGP PhD Director of First

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Penicillin Levels for Rheumatic Heart Disease Study - WA Urban Cohort

Jonathan Carapetis AM AM MBBS FRACP FAFPHM PhD FAHMS Executive Director; Co-Head, Strep A Translation; Co-Founder of REACH 08 6319 1000 contact@

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

Asha Bowen BA MBBS DCH FRACP PhD GAICD FAHMS OAM Head, Healthy Skin and ARF Prevention Head, Healthy Skin and ARF Prevention Areas of expertise: Skin