The prevention of occupationally-related infections in western rock lobster fishermen

Funding Activity

Website
https://www.frdc.com.au/project/1998-338

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

The incidence and severity of infection associated with WRL does not appear to have changed vastly since 1949, despite penicillin therapy and a heightened awareness of the infection by those in the industry. Infection may result in loss of working days. Severe cases may progess to more serious conditions such as septic arthritis and endocarditis, potentially life-threatening conditions. The inappropriate and unnecessary use of antibiotics is of great concern currently as antibiotic resistant bacteria emerge world-wide. The emphasis is now on preventing infection rather than treating it with antibiotics when it does occur. More advanced techniques for the recovery and detection of E. rhusiopathiae have been developed, including the use of selective media and a molecular method. Further study of these infections, utilising more appropriate techniques, is warranted to determine the exact role that E. rhusiopathiae has in this infection. Also, the role of other organisms causing apparent infection in fishermen of all types needs to be evaluated. This will allow preventive strategies to be developed which will, in turn, result in less infection and reduced exposure to antibiotics.

Objectives:
1. To determine the role that E.rhusiopathiae plays in "crayfish poisoning".
2. To determine the distribution of E.rhusiopathiae in the work environment
3. To develop interventions and strategies to reduce the incidence of "crayfish poisoning"

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 26-08-1998

End Date: 17-01-2004

Funding Scheme: Funding Scheme not available

Funding Amount: $158,901.00

Funder: Fisheries Research and Development Corporation

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Disease

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