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Dec 31, 2024 | 
mdpi.com | Asha C Bowen
1. IntroductionThe skin microbiome is a diverse ecosystem composed of bacteria, fungi, and viruses; however, compared to other body sites, it has a very low biomass due to its nutrient-poor, exposed, and dry environment compared to the respiratory or gastrointestinal tracts [,].
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Nov 1, 2024 | 
ausdoc.com.au | Ouli Xie |Asha C Bowen
Need to know: Strep A (Streptococcus pyogenes or group A streptococcus) is estimated to cause over 18 million cases of severe disease and 500,000 deaths worldwide each year.1 × Welcome to AusDoc. Enabling and empowering the medical community to come together. Sign in If this is your first visit to the new AusDoc website, reset your password here.
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Oct 13, 2024 | 
onlinelibrary.wiley.com | Hannah Thomas |Bernadette M. Ricciardo |Asha C Bowen |Ingrid Amgarth-Duff
INTRODUCTION The skin is the largest organ of the body and is commonly visible, particularly on the arms and legs of children. As such, skin infections can have a significant impact on overall health, wellbeing and self-image. Indigenous peoples' cultures and knowledge have existed globally for tens of thousands of years. These cultures and knowledge inform world-leading comprehensive healthcare models that meet the holistic needs of respective communities.
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Oct 10, 2024 | 
medicalxpress.com | Asha C Bowen |Hannah Thomas |Lorraine Anderson |Rachel Burgess
This article has been reviewed according to Science X's editorial process and policies . Editors have highlighted the following attributes while ensuring the content's credibility:Aboriginal children living in remote communities have the highest rate of skin sores, or impetigo, in the world. Almost one in two have skin sores at any one time. Skin sores are a highly contagious bacterial skin infection that may be itchy and painful, but often go unnoticed by children.
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Oct 9, 2024 | 
xpresschronicle.com | Asha C Bowen
by Asha Bowen, Hannah M.M. Thomas, Lorraine Anderson and Rachel Burgess, Aboriginal children living in remote communities have the highest rate of skin sores, or impetigo, in the world. Almost one in two have skin sores at any one time. Skin sores are a highly contagious bacterial skin infection that may be itchy and painful, but often go unnoticed by children. Parents are more likely to be concerned about the pus and thick crust that develops.
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Oct 8, 2024 | 
theconversation.com | Asha C Bowen |Hannah Thomas |Lorraine Anderson |Rachel Burgess
Aboriginal children living in remote communities have the highest rate of skin sores, or impetigo, in the world. Almost one in two have skin sores at any one time. Skin sores are a highly contagious bacterial skin infection that may be itchy and painful, but often go unnoticed by children. Parents are more likely to be concerned about the pus and thick crust that develops.
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Jun 28, 2024 | 
infectiousdiseaseadvisor.com | Asha C Bowen
The Conversation — Antibiotic shortages have become a big challenge for child health. For example, amoxicillin and cephalexin are among the most commonly prescribed antibiotics for children, used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Both have had shortages of their liquid formulations in recent years. Now, another common antibiotic — azithromycin — is facing liquid formulation shortages. Parents are having to shop around at multiple pharmacies to find the antibiotic their child needs.
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Jun 21, 2024 | 
sbs.com.au | Asha C Bowen
Key PointsAzithromycin is facing liquid formulation shortages. The Therapeutic Goods Administration expects the shortage to last until towards the end of the year. There are challenges with the pill versions and the alternatives. Antibiotic shortages have become a big challenge for child health. For example, amoxicillin and cephalexin are among the most commonly prescribed antibiotics for children, used to treat a variety of bacterial infections.
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Jun 21, 2024 | 
medicalxpress.com | Asha C Bowen
Antibiotic shortages have become a big challenge for child health. For example, amoxicillin and cephalexin are among the most commonly prescribed antibiotics for children, used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Both have had shortages of their liquid formulations in recent years. Now, another common antibiotic—azithromycin—is facing liquid formulation shortages. Parents are having to shop around at multiple pharmacies to find the antibiotic their child needs.
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Jun 21, 2024 | 
tolerance.ca | Asha C Bowen |ARF Prevention
By Asha Bowen, Team Lead, Healthy Skin and ARF Prevention, Telethon Kids Institute
Antibiotic shortages have become a big challenge for child health. For example, amoxicillin and cephalexin are among the most commonly prescribed antibiotics for children, used to treat a variety of bacterial infections. Both have had shortages of their liquid formulations in recent years.
