Molecular basis of asymptomatic colonization of the human urinary tract

Funding Activity

Website
http://purl.org/au-research/grants/nhmrc/569676

Funding Status
Closed

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Funded Activity Summary

Urinary tract infections (UTI) are among the most common infectious diseases of humans and a major cause of morbidity and mortality. In the USA, UTI accounts for >$1.6 billion in medical expenses each year. It is estimated that 50% of women will develop a UTI in their lifetime. This research aims to understand the processes by which bacteria colonize the human bladder and the surface of urinary catheters. The work has implications for the development of new approaches to prevent and treat UTI.

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2009

End Date: 01-01-2012

Funding Scheme: NHMRC Project Grants

Funding Amount: $461,894.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Infectious Diseases

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

Bacterial genetics | Bacterial infection | Bacterial pathogen | Biofilm | Biofilm contamination on instruments and implants | Infectious diseases | Microbiology - pathogenesis | Urinary tract infection | Virulence

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