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Risk factors, mechanisms, and treatment of knowlesi malaria
Objectives
The main goal of this study is to further define the clinical epidemiology of malaria patients in this area over time, assess risk factors for knowlesi malaria, and evaluate the role of human and parasite factors in disease severity, and treatment for reducing acute kidney injury in knowlesi malaria.
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Principal Investigators / Focal Persons
Rationale and Abstract
The monkey parasite P. knowlesi is an increasing cause of human malaria in SE Asia. The studies by the researcher on the clinical epidemiology, diagnosis and treatment of non-severe and severe malaria in Malaysia have changed policy.
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Date
Jan 2018 — Dec 2022
Total Project Funding
$189,486
Funding Details
National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) Australia, Australia
Grant ID: 1138860
AUD 265,138
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