Determinants Of The Outcomes From Infectious Diseases
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$585,269.00
Summary
This Fellowship will allow Professor Lloyd to continue clinical and laboratory research in two areas: firstly, in relation to prevention of transmission of hepatitis C infection, and scale up of antiviral treatments, particularly amongst prisoners. Secondly, in studies investigating the biological basis of chronic fatigue states following acute infection or cancer treatment, and also in development of effective treatment for chronic fatigue states.
Determinants Of The Outcomes From Infectious Diseases
Funder
National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Amount
$532,630.00
Summary
Professor Lloyd will continue studies of the factors which lead to varied clinical outcomes from common infectious diseases. The outcomes include chronic or persistent illness, rather than prompt recovery. The factors being studied include aspects of the microbes causing the infection; and aspects of the individual suffering from infection, including genetic make-up, immune defences, and treatment responses. The infections studied include common "flu-like" illnesses, as well as hepatitis C.