Understanding the mechanisms of respiratory viral infection- and COPD-induced predisposition to secondary bacterial pneumonia

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/1003565

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Bacterial pneumonia is a major health problem particularly for children and the elderly. Bacteria are resistant to antibiotics and new treatments are urgently required. Viral infection and emphysema lead to increased risk of pneumonia. We will investigate the mechanisms of how viral infections and emphysema lead to pneumonia. We will then use new treatments to stop these mechanisms from occurring to prevent and treat pneumonia. This project may produce new treatments and cures for pneumonia.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2011

End Date: 01-01-2013

Funding Scheme: Project Grants

Funding Amount: $593,888.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Respiratory Diseases

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) | immune regulation | immune suppression | inflammatory diseases | prevention | respiratory diseases

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