Infectious diseases

Coordinator: Professor James McCarthy

Scientists at QIMR aim to develop drugs, vaccines and prevention and education strategies against diseases caused by parasites, bacteria and viruses.

Research involves understanding the genetics of the parasite, investigating immune responses to the invading pathogen, and developing new treatments and diagnostics to combine with our knowledge about the disease.

Types of infectious diseases

Glandular fever
HIV and AIDS
Hydatid disease
Leishmaniasis
Malaria
Rheumatic fever and rheumatic heart disease
Ross River fever, chikungunya, dengue fever (mosquito-borne disease)
Scabies
Schistosomiasis (blood flukes)
Streptococcal-related infections (toxic shock syndrome, necrotising fasciitis, scarlet fever, impetigo, strep throat)