This Group A Streptococcus OPKA assay has the potential to provide a robust and reproducible platform to accelerate GAS vaccine development ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2018
• June 2018

Invasive group A streptococcal infection in Australian children is frequently severe and has a high long-term morbidity burden ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2020
• May 2020

Sickle cell disease (SCD) is an inherited red blood cell disease that results in a multitude of medical complications, including an increased risk of invasive disease caused by encapsulated bacteria, such as Streptococcus pneumoniae. Pneumococcal vaccines have contributed to a significant reduction in pneumococcal disease (PD) in children and adults, including those with SCD. This phase 3 study evaluated the safety and immunogenicity of V114, a 15-valent pneumococcal conjugate vaccine, in children with SCD. ...

• 1. Telethon Kids Institute
• Our research
• Reports and Findings
• 2023
• February 2023