Examination of the role of biofilms in infection with enteropathogenic Escherichia coli

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/490901

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Many infections are caused by bacteria living in communities, known as biofilms. Enteropathogenic E. coli (EPEC) is a major cause of diarrhoea and results in the death of millions of children annually. We have found a link between biofilm formation by EPEC and disease. In this project we will examine how biofilm formation by EPEC occurs and the contribution of biofilm formation to disease. The results of this study may indicate new ways to treat and prevent E. coli diarrhoea.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2008

End Date: 01-01-2010

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Project Grants

Funding Amount: $456,382.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Allergy

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

Bacterial Pathogenesis | Biofilms | Diarrhoea | Enteric infections | Enteropathogenic Escherichia coli | Infectious diseases

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