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Predictors of Disease Severity in Children Hospitalized for Pertussis during an Epidemic

This study aimed to determine factors associated with severe pertussis in hospitalized children during an epidemic using a novel pertussis severity scoring...

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Association of gestational age and growth measures at birth with infection-related admissions to hospital throughout childhood

Children who were born with reduced gestational age, birthweight, and birth length have persistently increased rates of infection-related admissions to hospital until age 18 years

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Whole genome sequencing reveals extensive community-level transmission of group A Streptococcus in remote communities

There was evidence of extensive transmission of group A Streptococcus both within households and across the community

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The 2015 revision of the Jones criteria for the diagnosis of acute rheumatic fever: Implications for practice in low-income and middle-income countries

This article discusses the 2015 revision of the Jones criteria by the American Heart Association for the diagnosis of acute rheumatic fever.

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Sore throat: Is it such a big deal anymore?

This review article addresses the driving factors associated with diagnosis and treatment of sore throats caused by Group A streptococcus.

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Impact of an Ivermectin Mass Drug Administration on Scabies Prevalence in a Remote Australian Aboriginal Community.

Scabies is endemic in many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities, with 69% of infants infected in the first year of life.

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Characterization of G2P[4] rotavirus strains causing outbreaks of gastroenteritis in the Northern Territory, Australia, in 1999, 2004 and 2009

Outbreaks of rotavirus diarrhea cause a large disease burden in the Alice Springs region of the Northern Territory, Australia.

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Febrile seizures following measles and varicella vaccines in young children in Australia

Febrile seizures (FS) are common in childhood with incidence peaking in the second year of life when measles and varicella-containing vaccines are administered.

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Group a streptococcal carriage and seroepidemiology in children up to 10 years of age in Australia.

This study aimed to acquire nationally representative epidemiological data on GAS in Australia to scope the appropriate age for vaccination with a potential...

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Australia-wide point prevalence survey of antimicrobial prescribing in neonatal units: How much and how good?

This is the first Australia-wide point prevalence survey of neonatal antimicrobial prescribing in tertiary children's hospitals.