Centre of Research Excellence on Tuberculosis Control From Discovery to Public Health Practice & Policy

Grant number: 1043225 | Funding period: 2012 - 2017

Completed

Abstract

TB is a global public health problem, responsible for the deaths of 2 million children and young adults annually. Drug resistant strains of TB are emerging and pose a threat even in countries where TB is well controlled, such as Australia. Research undertaken in this CRE will translate into improved treatments, diagnostics and strategies to prevent transmission. The CRE will build capacity for research on TB in our region and provide a legal framework to support public health policy.

Related publications (3)

Ending TB in Australia: Organizational challenges for regional tuberculosis programs

C Degeling, J Carroll, J Denholm, B Marais, A Dawson

2020-01-01

The World Health Organization's End TB Strategy aims to eliminate tuberculosis (TB) by 2050. Low-burden countries such as Australi..

Incidence and prevalence of bacteriologically confirmed pulmonary tuberculosis among adolescents and young adults: A systematic review

KJ Snow, LJ Nelson, C Sismanidis, SM Sawyer, SM Graham

2018-06-01

The burden of tuberculosis (TB) among adolescents and young adults in endemic settings is poorly characterised. This study aimed t..

The incidence of tuberculosis among adolescents and young adults: A global estimate

KJ Snow, C Sismanidis, J Denholm, SM Sawyer, SM Graham

2018-01-01

Historical data show that the risk of tuberculosis increases dramatically during adolescence, and young people face unique challen..

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