The University of Queensland

From sneeze to wheeze: what we know about rhinovirus Cs

Miller, E. Kathryn and Mackay, Ian M. (2013). From sneeze to wheeze: what we know about rhinovirus Cs. Journal of Clinical Virology, 57 (4), 291-299. doi: 10.1016/j.jcv.2013.04.015

Newly identified human rhinoviruses: Molecular methods heat up the cold viruses

Arden, Katherine E. and Mackay, Ian M. (2010). Newly identified human rhinoviruses: Molecular methods heat up the cold viruses. Reviews In Medical Virology, 20 (3), 156-176. doi: 10.1002/rmv.644

Do rhinoviruses reduce the probability of viral co-detection during acute respiratory tract infections?

Greer, R. M, McErlean, P., Arden, K. E., Faux, C. E., Nitsche, A., Lambert, S. B., Nissen, M. D., Sloots, T. P. and Mackay, I. M. (2009). Do rhinoviruses reduce the probability of viral co-detection during acute respiratory tract infections?. Journal of Clinical Virology, 45 (1), 10-15. doi: 10.1016/j.jcv.2009.03.008

Human rhinoviruses: Coming in from the cold

Arden, Katherine E. and Mackay, Ian M. (2009). Human rhinoviruses: Coming in from the cold. Genome Medicine, 1 (4) gm44, 44.1-44.5. doi: 10.1186/gm44

Characterisation of a newly identified human rhinovirus, HRV-QPM, discovered in infants with bronchiolitis

McErlean, P., Shackelton, L. A., Lambert, S. B., Nissen, M. D., Sloots, T. P. and Mackay, I. M. (2007). Characterisation of a newly identified human rhinovirus, HRV-QPM, discovered in infants with bronchiolitis. Journal of Clinical Virology, 39 (2), 67-75. doi: 10.1016/j.jcv.2007.03.012

Frequent detection of human rhinoviruses, paramyxoviruses, coronaviruses, and bocavirus during acute respiratory tract infections

Arden, Katherine E., McErlean, Peter, Nissen, Michael D, Sloots, Theo P. and Mackay, Ian M. (2006). Frequent detection of human rhinoviruses, paramyxoviruses, coronaviruses, and bocavirus during acute respiratory tract infections. Journal of Medical Virology, 78 (9), 1232-1240. doi: 10.1002/jmv.20689

Real-time PCR in virology

Mackay, I. M., Arden, K. E. and Nitsche, A. (2002). Real-time PCR in virology. Nucleic Acids Research, 30 (6), 1292-1305. doi: 10.1093/nar/30.6.1292

Clinical qPCR tech Guide v.4

Mackay, Ian (2007). Clinical qPCR tech Guide v.4. xx: GenomeWeb.

Real-time PCR in microbiology: From diagnosis to characterization

Ian M. Mackay ed. (2007). Real-time PCR in microbiology: From diagnosis to characterization. United Kingdom: Horizon Press - Caister Academic Press.

Rhinoviruses

Mackay, Ian M. and Arden, Katherine E. (2014). Rhinoviruses. Viral infections of humans: epidemiology and control. (pp. 675-712) edited by Richard A. Kaslow, Lawrence R. Stanberry and James W. Le Duc. New York, NY United States: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-1-4899-7448-8_29

Protocol for the use of enzyme-linked hybridization assays for genital ulcer disease

Bialasiewicz, Seweryn, Mackay, Ian M., Whiley, David M. and Sloots, Theo P. (2012). Protocol for the use of enzyme-linked hybridization assays for genital ulcer disease. Diagnosis of sexually transmitted diseases. (pp. 225-233) edited by Colin R. MacKenzie and Birgit Henrich. New York, NY, United States: Humana Press. doi: 10.1007/978-1-61779-937-2_14

Rhinoviruses

Arden, Katherine E. and Mackay, Ian M. (2011). Rhinoviruses. eLS. (pp. 1-12) Hoboken, NJ, United States: John Wiley & Sons. doi: 10.1002/9780470015902.a0000431.pub3

Haemophilus ducreyi and Klebsiella granulomatis

Mackay, Ian M. (2010). Haemophilus ducreyi and Klebsiella granulomatis. Haemophilus ducreyi and Klebsiella granulomatis. (pp. 157-160) edited by Schuller, M, Sloots, TP, James, GS, Halliday, CL and Carter, IWJ. BERLIN: SPRINGER-VERLAG BERLIN. doi: 10.1007/978-90-481-9039-3_16

Human rhinoviruses

Mackay, Ian M. (2010). Human rhinoviruses. PCR for Clinical Microbiology: An Australian and International Perspective. (pp. 299-301) Dordrecht , Netherlands: Springer Netherlands. doi: 10.1007/978-90-481-9039-3_47

Polymerase chain reaction and respiratory viruses

Mackay, Ian M. (2010). Polymerase chain reaction and respiratory viruses. The PCR revolution: Basic technologies and applications. (pp. 189-211) edited by Stephen A. Bustin. Cambridge, U.K.: Cambridge University Press. doi: 10.1017/CBO9780511818974.014

Epidemiology

Mackay, Ian M., Arden, Katherine E. and Lambert, Stephen B. (2009). Epidemiology. Common Cold. (pp. 77-106) edited by Ronald Eccles and Olaf Weber. Basel Switzerland: Birkhäuser Basel. doi: 10.1007/978-3-7643-9912-2_4

Epidemiology.

Mackay, Ian M., Arden, Katherine and Lambert, Stephen B. (2009). Epidemiology.. Common Cold.. (pp. 77-106) edited by Ronald Eccles and Olaf Weber. Berlin, Germany: Springer Science.

Challenges Facing Real-time PCR Characterization of Acute Respiratory Tract Infections.

Mackay, I. M., Arden, K. E., Nissen, M. D. and Sloots, T. P. (2007). Challenges Facing Real-time PCR Characterization of Acute Respiratory Tract Infections.. Real-Time PCR in Microbiology from Diagnosis to Characterization.. (pp. 269-318) edited by Mackay, I.M.. United Kingdom: Horizon Press - Calister Academic Press.

Experts' roundtable: Real time PCR and microbiology

Beld, M. G. H. M., Mackay, I. M., Sloots, T. P. and et. al. (2007). Experts' roundtable: Real time PCR and microbiology. Real-Time PCR in Microbiology From diagnosis to characterization. (pp. 357-444) edited by Ian M. Mackay. Norfolk, United Kingdom: Caister Academic.

Quantification of Microorganisms: not Human, not Simple, not Quick.

Mackay I M, Bustin, S. A., Andrade, J. M., Kubista, M and Sloots, T P (2007). Quantification of Microorganisms: not Human, not Simple, not Quick.. Real-Time PCR in Microbiology From Diagnosis to Characterization.. (pp. 133-182) edited by Mackay, I. M.. United Kingdom: Horizon Press - Calister Academic Press.

Real-time PCR; History and Fluorgenic Chemistries

Mackay, I. M., Mackay, J. F., Nissen, M. D. and Sloots, T. P. (2007). Real-time PCR; History and Fluorgenic Chemistries. Real-Time PCR in Microbiology From diagnosis to characterization. (pp. 1-40) edited by Mackay, I. M.. United Kingdom: Horizon Press - Calister Academic Press.

Real-time fluorescent PCR techniques to study microbial-host interactions

Mackay, I. M., Arden, K. E. and Nitsche, A. (2004). Real-time fluorescent PCR techniques to study microbial-host interactions. Methods in Microbiology - Volume 34 - Microbial Imaging. (pp. 255-330) edited by Tor Savidge and Charalabos Pothoulakis. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier Academic Press. doi: 10.1016/S0580-9517(04)34010-9

SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR to screen for B.1.617.2 (Delta) Variant of Concern

Lowry, Kym, Wang, Claire, Bordin, Amanda, Buckley, Cameron, Badman, Steven, Harris, Patrick, Mackay, Ian and Whiley, David (2022). SARS-CoV-2 RT-PCR to screen for B.1.617.2 (Delta) Variant of Concern. Diagnostics, 12 (9) 2056, 1-7. doi: 10.3390/diagnostics12092056

Limited evidence for the role of environmental factors in the unusual peak of influenza in Brisbane during the 2018-2019 Australian summer

Lu, Jianyun, Yang, Zhicong, Karawita, Anjana C., Bunte, Myrna, Chew, Keng Yih, Pegg, Cassandra, Mackay, Ian, Whiley, David and Short, Kirsty R. (2021). Limited evidence for the role of environmental factors in the unusual peak of influenza in Brisbane during the 2018-2019 Australian summer. The Science of the Total Environment, 776 145967, 145967. doi: 10.1016/j.scitotenv.2021.145967

Laboratory methods supporting measles surveillance in Queensland, Australia, 2010–2017

McMahon, Jamie L., Northill, Judith A., Finger, Mitchell, Lyon, Michael, Lambert, Stephen B. and Mackay, Ian M. (2020). Laboratory methods supporting measles surveillance in Queensland, Australia, 2010–2017. Access Microbiology, 2 (3), acmi000093. doi: 10.1099/acmi.0.000093

Genotypic diversity, circulation patterns and co-detections among rhinoviruses in Queensland, 2001

Arden, Katherine E., Greer, Ristan M., Wang, Claire Y. T. and Mackay, Ian M. (2020). Genotypic diversity, circulation patterns and co-detections among rhinoviruses in Queensland, 2001. Access Microbiology, 2 (1), acmi000075. doi: 10.1099/acmi.0.000075

Erratum: Pyke, A.T. et al. On the Home Front: Specialized Reference Testing for Dengue in the Australasian Region. Trop. Med. Infect. Dis. 2018, 3, 75

Pyke, Alyssa T., Gunn, Wendy, Taylor, Carmel, Mackay, Ian M., McMahon, Jamie, Jelley, Lauren, Waite, Ben and May, Fiona (2019). Erratum: Pyke, A.T. et al. On the Home Front: Specialized Reference Testing for Dengue in the Australasian Region. Trop. Med. Infect. Dis. 2018, 3, 75. Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, 4 (4) 129, 129. doi: 10.3390/tropicalmed4040129

Malaria surveillance from both ends: concurrent detection of Plasmodium falciparum in saliva and excreta harvested from Anopheles mosquitoes

Ramírez, Ana L., Van Den Hurk, Andrew F., Mackay, Ian M., Yang, Annie S. P., Hewitson, Glen R., McMahon, Jamie L., Boddey, Justin A., Ritchie, Scott A. and Erickson, Sara M. (2019). Malaria surveillance from both ends: concurrent detection of Plasmodium falciparum in saliva and excreta harvested from Anopheles mosquitoes. Parasites and Vectors, 12 (1) 355. doi: 10.1186/s13071-019-3610-9

Measles vaccine virus RNA in children more than 100 days after vaccination

McMahon, Jamie, Mackay, Ian M. and Lambert, Stephen B. (2019). Measles vaccine virus RNA in children more than 100 days after vaccination. Viruses, 11 (7) 636. doi: 10.3390/v11070636

On the home front: specialized reference testing for dengue in the Australasian region

Pyke, Alyssa T., Gunn, Wendy, Taylor, Carmel, Mackay, Ian, McMahon, Jamie, Jelley, Lauren, Waite, Ben and May, Fiona (2018). On the home front: specialized reference testing for dengue in the Australasian region. Tropical Medicine and Infectious Disease, 3 (3) 75, 75. doi: 10.3390/tropicalmed3030075

Bacteria and viruses in the nasopharynx immediately prior to onset of acute lower respiratory infections in Indigenous Australian children

Smith-Vaughan, Heidi C., Binks, Michael J., Beissbarth, Jemima, Chang, Anne B., McCallum, Gabrielle B., Mackay, Ian M., Morris, Peter S., Marsh, Robyn L., Torzillo, Paul J., Wurzel, Danielle F., Grimwood, Keith, Nosworthy, Elizabeth, Gaydon, Jane E., Leach, Amanda J., MacHunter, Barbara, Chatfield, Mark D., Sloots, Theo P. and Cheng, Allen C. (2018). Bacteria and viruses in the nasopharynx immediately prior to onset of acute lower respiratory infections in Indigenous Australian children. European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, 37 (9), 1785-1794. doi: 10.1007/s10096-018-3314-7

Detection of specific ZIKV IgM in travelers using a multiplexed flavivirus microsphere immunoassay

Taylor, Carmel T., Mackay, Ian M., McMahon, Jamie L., Wheatley, Sarah L., Moore, Peter R., Finger, Mitchell J., Hewitson, Glen R. and Moore, Frederick A. (2018). Detection of specific ZIKV IgM in travelers using a multiplexed flavivirus microsphere immunoassay. Viruses, 10 (5) 253, 253. doi: 10.3390/v10050253

HPeV-3 predominated among Parechovirus A positive infants during an outbreak in 2013-2014 in Queensland, Australia

McNeale, Donna, Wang, Claire Y. T., Arden, Katherine E. and Mackay, Ian M. (2017). HPeV-3 predominated among Parechovirus A positive infants during an outbreak in 2013-2014 in Queensland, Australia. Journal of Clinical Virology : The Official Publication of the Pan American Society for Clinical Virology, 98, 28-32. doi: 10.1016/j.jcv.2017.12.003

An opportunistic pathogen afforded ample opportunities: Middle east respiratory syndrome coronavirus

Mackay, Ian M. and Arden, Katherine E. (2017). An opportunistic pathogen afforded ample opportunities: Middle east respiratory syndrome coronavirus. Viruses, 9 (12) 369, 1-14. doi: 10.3390/v9120369

Presence of atopy increases the risk of asthma relapse

Teoh, Laurel, Mackay, Ian M, Van Asperen, Peter P, Acworth, Jason P, Hurwitz, Mark, Upham, John W, Siew, Weng Hou, Wang, Claire Y T, Sloots, Theo P, Neeman, Teresa and Chang, Anne B (2017). Presence of atopy increases the risk of asthma relapse. Archives of disease in childhood, 103 (4), 346-351. doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2017-312982

Particle and bioaerosol characteristics in a paediatric intensive care unit

He, Congrong, Mackay, Ian M., Ramsay, Kay, Liang, Zhen, Kidd, Timothy, Knibbs, Luke D., Johnson, Graham, McNeale, Donna, Stockwell, Rebecca, Coulthard, Mark G., Long, Debbie A., Williams, Tara J., Duchaine, Caroline, Smith, Natalie, Wainwright, Claire and Morawska, Lidia (2017). Particle and bioaerosol characteristics in a paediatric intensive care unit. Environment International, 107, 89-99. doi: 10.1016/j.envint.2017.06.020

Mayaro virus: a forest virus primed for a trip to the city?

Mackay, Ian M. and Arden, Katherine E. (2016). Mayaro virus: a forest virus primed for a trip to the city?. Microbes and Infection, 18 (12), 724-734. doi: 10.1016/j.micinf.2016.10.007

Respiratory viruses in neonates: a prospective, community-based birth cohort study

Sarna, Mohinder, Alsaleh, Asma, Lambert, Stephen B., Ware, Robert S., Mhango, Lebogang P., Mackay, Ian M., Whiley, David M., Sloots, Theo P. and Grimwood, Keith (2016). Respiratory viruses in neonates: a prospective, community-based birth cohort study. Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, 35 (12), 1355-1357. doi: 10.1097/INF.0000000000001316

Assessment of local mosquito species incriminates Aedes aegypti as the potential vector of Zika virus in Australia

Hall-Mendelin, Sonja, Pyke, Alyssa T., Moore, Peter R., Mackay, Ian M., McMahon, Jamie L., Ritchie, Scott A., Taylor, Carmel T., Moore, Frederick A. J. and van den Hurk, Andrew F. (2016). Assessment of local mosquito species incriminates Aedes aegypti as the potential vector of Zika virus in Australia. PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases, 10 (9) e0004959, e0004959. doi: 10.1371/journal.pntd.0004959

Heterogeneous and dynamic prevalence of asymptomatic influenza virus infections

Furuya-Kanamori, Luis, Cox, Mitchell, Milinovich, Gabriel J., Soares Magalhaes, Ricardo J., Mackay, Ian M. and Yakob, Laith (2016). Heterogeneous and dynamic prevalence of asymptomatic influenza virus infections. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 22 (6), 1052-1056. doi: 10.3201/eid2206.151080

MERS coronavirus: Diagnostics, epidemiology and transmission

Mackay, Ian M. and Arden, Katherine E. (2015). MERS coronavirus: Diagnostics, epidemiology and transmission. Virology Journal, 12 (222) 222, 222. doi: 10.1186/s12985-015-0439-5

The Middle East respiratory syndrome puzzle: A familiar virus, a familiar disease, but some assembly still required

Mackay, Ian M. and Arden, Katherine E. (2015). The Middle East respiratory syndrome puzzle: A familiar virus, a familiar disease, but some assembly still required. Journal of Infection and Public Health, 8 (5), 405-408. doi: 10.1016/j.jiph.2015.07.001

Middle East respiratory syndrome: an emerging coronavirus infection tracked by the crowd

Mackay, Ian M. and Arden, Katherine E. (2015). Middle East respiratory syndrome: an emerging coronavirus infection tracked by the crowd. Virus Research, 202, 60-88. doi: 10.1016/j.virusres.2015.01.021

Three-weekly doses of azithromycin for indigenous infants hospitalized with bronchiolitis: a multicentre, randomized, placebo-controlled trial

McCallum, Gabrielle B., Morris, Peter S., Grimwood, Keith, Maclennan, Carolyn, White, Andrew V., Chatfield, Mark D., Sloots, Theo P., Mackay, Ian M., Smith-Vaughan, Heidi, McKay, Clare C., Versteegh, Lesley A., Jacobsen, Nerida, Mobberley, Charmaine, Byrnes, Catherine A. and Chang, Anne B. (2015). Three-weekly doses of azithromycin for indigenous infants hospitalized with bronchiolitis: a multicentre, randomized, placebo-controlled trial. Frontiers in Pediatrics, 3 32, 32.1-32.9. doi: 10.3389/fped.2015.00032

Deep sequence characterisation of a divergent HPIV-4a from an adult with prolonged influenza-like illness

Arden, Katherine E., Beatson, Scott A., Lambert, Stephen B., Wang, Claire W. T., McVernon, Jodie, Nissen, Michael D., Nolan, Terry, Sloots, Theo P. and Mackay, Ian M. (2015). Deep sequence characterisation of a divergent HPIV-4a from an adult with prolonged influenza-like illness. Virology Reports, 5, 19-28. doi: 10.1016/j.virep.2015.02.001

Ebola virus in the semen of convalescent men

Mackay, Ian M. and Arden, Katherine E. (2015). Ebola virus in the semen of convalescent men. Lancet Infectious Diseases, 15 (2), 149-150. doi: 10.1016/S1473-3099(14)71033-3

Enhancing influenza diagnostics to catch a shifting target

Whiley, David M., Mackay, Ian M., Nimmo, Graeme R., Sloots, Theo P. and Nissen, Michael D. (2014). Enhancing influenza diagnostics to catch a shifting target. Lancet Infectious Diseases, 14 (10), 923-923. doi: 10.1016/S1473-3099(14)70916-8

Adenovirus species C is associated with chronic suppurative lung diseases in children

Wurzel, D.F., Mackay, I.M., Marchant, J.M., Wang, C.Y.T., Yerkovich, S.T., Upham, J.W., Smith-Vaughan, H.C., Petsky, H.L. and Chang, A.B. (2014). Adenovirus species C is associated with chronic suppurative lung diseases in children. Clinical Infectious Diseases, 59 (1), 34-40. doi: 10.1093/cid/ciu225

Prospective characterization of protracted bacterial bronchitis in children

Wurzel, D.F., Marchant, J.M., Yerkovich, S.T., Upham, J.W., Mackay, I.M., Masters, I.B. and Chang, A.B. (2014). Prospective characterization of protracted bacterial bronchitis in children. Chest, 145 (6), 1271-1278. doi: 10.1378/chest.13-2442

Respiratory viruses in exacerbations of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis in children

Kapur, Nitin, Mackay, Ian M., Sloots, Theo P., Masters, Ian B. and Chang, Anne B. (2014). Respiratory viruses in exacerbations of non-cystic fibrosis bronchiectasis in children. Archives of Disease in Childhood, 99 (8), 749-753. doi: 10.1136/archdischild-2013-305147

Age-specific and sex-specific morbidity and mortality from avian influenza A(H7N9)

Dudley, Joseph P. and Mackay, Ian M. (2013). Age-specific and sex-specific morbidity and mortality from avian influenza A(H7N9). Journal of Clinical Virology, 58 (3), 568-570. doi: 10.1016/j.jcv.2013.09.004

A Single Dose of Azithromycin Does Not Improve Clinical Outcomes of Children Hospitalised with Bronchiolitis: A Randomised, Placebo-Controlled Trial

McCallum G.B., Morris P.S., Chatfield M.D., Maclennan C., White A.V., Sloots T.P., Mackay I.M. and Chang A.B. (2013). A Single Dose of Azithromycin Does Not Improve Clinical Outcomes of Children Hospitalised with Bronchiolitis: A Randomised, Placebo-Controlled Trial. PLoS ONE, 8 (9) e74316, 1-9. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0074316

From sneeze to wheeze: what we know about rhinovirus Cs

Miller, E. Kathryn and Mackay, Ian M. (2013). From sneeze to wheeze: what we know about rhinovirus Cs. Journal of Clinical Virology, 57 (4), 291-299. doi: 10.1016/j.jcv.2013.04.015

Community-wide, contemporaneous circulation of a broad spectrum of human rhinoviruses in healthy Australian preschool-aged children during a 12-month period

Mackay, Ian M., Lambert, Stephen B., Faux, Cassandra E., Arden, Katherine E., Nissen, Michael D., Sloots, Theo P. and Nolan, Terence M. (2013). Community-wide, contemporaneous circulation of a broad spectrum of human rhinoviruses in healthy Australian preschool-aged children during a 12-month period. Journal of Infectious Diseases, 207 (9), 1433-1441. doi: 10.1093/infdis/jis476

Human rhinovirus C in adult haematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients with respiratory illness

Ferguson, Patricia E., Gilroy, Nicole M., Faux, Cassandra E., Mackay, Ian M., Sloots, Theo P., Nissen, Michael D., Dwyer, Dominic E. and Sorrell, Tania C. (2013). Human rhinovirus C in adult haematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients with respiratory illness. Journal of Clinical Virology, 56 (3), 255-259. doi: 10.1016/j.jcv.2012.11.010

Bronchiectasis exacerbation study on azithromycin and amoxycillin-clavulanate for respiratory exacerbations in children (BEST-2): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial

Chang, Anne B., Grimwood, Keith, Wilson, Andrew C., van Asperen, Peter P., Byrnes, Catherine A., O'Grady, Kerry-Ann F., Sloots, Theo P., Robertson, Colin F., Torzillo, Paul J., McCallum, Gabrielle B., Masters, Ian B., Buntain, Helen M., Mackay, Ian M., Ungerer, Jacobus, Tuppin, Joanne and Morris, Peter S. (2013). Bronchiectasis exacerbation study on azithromycin and amoxycillin-clavulanate for respiratory exacerbations in children (BEST-2): study protocol for a randomized controlled trial. Trials, 14 (1) 53, 1-10. doi: 10.1186/1745-6215-14-53

Respiratory syncytial virus infection is associated with increased bacterial load in the upper respiratory tract in young children

Chappell, K.J., Brealey, J.C., Mackay, I.M., Bletchly, C., Hugenholtz, P., Sloots, T.P., Sly, P.D. and Young, P.R. (2013). Respiratory syncytial virus infection is associated with increased bacterial load in the upper respiratory tract in young children. Journal of Medical Microbiology & Diagnosis, S (1), 1-9. doi: 10.4172/2161-0703.S1-005

Respiratory virus detection in nasopharyngeal aspirate versus bronchoalveolar lavage is dependent on virus type in children with chronic respiratory symptoms

Wurzel D.F., Marchant J.M., Clark J.E., Mackay I.M., Wang C.Y.T., Sloots T.P., Upham J.W., Yerkovich S.T., Masters I.B., Baker P.J., Anderson-James S. and Chang A.B. (2013). Respiratory virus detection in nasopharyngeal aspirate versus bronchoalveolar lavage is dependent on virus type in children with chronic respiratory symptoms. Journal of Clinical Virology, 58 (4), 683-688. doi: 10.1016/j.jcv.2013.09.016

Observational Research in Childhood Infectious Diseases (ORChID): a dynamic birth cohort study

Lambert, Stephen Bernard, Ware, Robert S., Cook, Anne L., Maguire, Frances A., Whiley, David M,, Bialasiewicz, Seweryn, Mackay, Ian M, Wang, David, Sloots, Theo P., Nissen, Michael D. and Grimwood, Keith (2012). Observational Research in Childhood Infectious Diseases (ORChID): a dynamic birth cohort study. BMJ Open, 2 (6) e002134, e002134.1-e002134.7. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2012-002134

A newly designed real-time RT-PCR for SAFV detects SAFV-2 and SAFV-3 in the respiratory tracts of ill children during 2011

Wang, C. Y. T., Greer, R. M., Delwart, E., Sloots, T. P. and Mackay, I. M. (2012). A newly designed real-time RT-PCR for SAFV detects SAFV-2 and SAFV-3 in the respiratory tracts of ill children during 2011. Journal of Clinical Virology, 55 (2), 173-176. doi: 10.1016/j.jcv.2012.06.023

Antibiotics for bronchiectasis exacerbations in children: Rationale and study protocol for a randomised placebo-controlled trial

Chang, Anne B., Grimwood, Keith, Robertson, Colin F., Wilson, Andrew C., van Asperen, Peter P., O'Grady, Kerry-Ann F., Sloots, Theo P., Torzillo, Paul J., Bailey, Emily J., Mccallum, Gabrielle B., Masters, Ian B., Byrnes, Catherine .A, Buntain, Helen M., Morris, Peter S., Mackay, Ian M. and Chatfield, Mark D. (2012). Antibiotics for bronchiectasis exacerbations in children: Rationale and study protocol for a randomised placebo-controlled trial. Trials, 13 (156) 156, 156-1-156-9. doi: 10.1186/1745-6215-13-156

A novel duplex real-time PCR for HPIV-4 detects co-circulation of both viral subtypes among ill children during 2008

Wang, C. Y. T., Arden, K. E., Greer, R., Sloots, T. P. and Mackay, I. M. (2012). A novel duplex real-time PCR for HPIV-4 detects co-circulation of both viral subtypes among ill children during 2008. Journal of Clinical Virology, 54 (1), 83-85. doi: 10.1016/j.jcv.2012.01.013

Co-circulation of four human Coronaviruses (HCoVs) in Queensland children with acute respiratory tract illnesses in 2004

Mackay, Ian M., Arden, Katherine E., Speicher, David J., O'Neil, Nicholas T., McErlean, Peter K., Greer, Ristan M., Nissen, Michael D. and Sloots, Theo P. (2012). Co-circulation of four human Coronaviruses (HCoVs) in Queensland children with acute respiratory tract illnesses in 2004. Viruses, 4 (4), 637-653. doi: 10.3390/v4040637

Randomized placebo-controlled trial on azithromycin to reduce the morbidity of bronchiolitis in Indigenous Australian infants: Rationale and protocol

Chang, Anne B., Grimwood, Keith, White, Andrew V., Maclennan, Carolyn, Sloots, Theo P., Sive, Alan, McCallum, Gabrielle B., Mackay, Ian M. and Morris, Peter S. (2011). Randomized placebo-controlled trial on azithromycin to reduce the morbidity of bronchiolitis in Indigenous Australian infants: Rationale and protocol. Trials, 12 (1) 94, 94-1-94-8. doi: 10.1186/1745-6215-12-94

Usefulness of published PCR primers in detecting human rhinovirus infection

Faux, Cassandra E., Arden, Katherine E., Lambert, Stephen B., Nissen, Michael D., Nolan, Terry M., Chang, Anne B., Sloots, Theo P. and Mackay, Ian M. (2011). Usefulness of published PCR primers in detecting human rhinovirus infection. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 17 (2), 296-298. doi: 10.3201/eid1702.101123

Newly identified human rhinoviruses: molecular methods heat up the cold viruses (vol 20, pg 156, 2010)

Arden, Katherine E. and Mackay, Ian M. (2010). Newly identified human rhinoviruses: molecular methods heat up the cold viruses (vol 20, pg 156, 2010). Reviews in Medical Virology, 20 (6), 408-408. doi: 10.1002/rmv.669

Proposals for the classification of human rhinovirus species C into genotypically assigned types.

Simmonds, Peter, McIntyre, Chloe, Savolainen-Kopra, Carita, Tapparel, Caroline, Mackay, Ian M. and Hovi, Tapari (2010). Proposals for the classification of human rhinovirus species C into genotypically assigned types.. Journal of General Virology, 91 (10), 2409-2419. doi: 10.1099/vir.0.023994-0

Newly identified respiratory viruses in children with asthma exacerbation not requiring admission to hospital

Arden, KE, Chang, AB, Lambert, SB, Nissen, MD, Sloots, TP and Mackay, IM (2010). Newly identified respiratory viruses in children with asthma exacerbation not requiring admission to hospital. Journal of Medical Virology, 82 (8), 1458-1461. doi: 10.1002/jmv.21819

Newly identified human rhinoviruses: Molecular methods heat up the cold viruses

Arden, Katherine E. and Mackay, Ian M. (2010). Newly identified human rhinoviruses: Molecular methods heat up the cold viruses. Reviews In Medical Virology, 20 (3), 156-176. doi: 10.1002/rmv.644

Molecular characterization and distinguishing features of a novel human rhinovirus (HRV) C, HRVC-QCE, detected in children with fever, cough and wheeze during 2003

Arden, K. E., Faux, C. E., O'Neill, N. T., McErlean, P., Nitsche, A., Lambert, S. B., Nissen, M. D., Sloots, T. P. and Mackay, I. M. (2010). Molecular characterization and distinguishing features of a novel human rhinovirus (HRV) C, HRVC-QCE, detected in children with fever, cough and wheeze during 2003. Journal of Clinical Virology, 47 (3), 219-223. doi: 10.1016/j.jcv.2010.01.001

Do rhinoviruses reduce the probability of viral co-detection during acute respiratory tract infections?

Greer, R. M, McErlean, P., Arden, K. E., Faux, C. E., Nitsche, A., Lambert, S. B., Nissen, M. D., Sloots, T. P. and Mackay, I. M. (2009). Do rhinoviruses reduce the probability of viral co-detection during acute respiratory tract infections?. Journal of Clinical Virology, 45 (1), 10-15. doi: 10.1016/j.jcv.2009.03.008

Human rhinoviruses: Coming in from the cold

Arden, Katherine E. and Mackay, Ian M. (2009). Human rhinoviruses: Coming in from the cold. Genome Medicine, 1 (4) gm44, 44.1-44.5. doi: 10.1186/gm44

Prior evidence of a putative novel rhinovirus species in Australia

Mackay, Ian M., Lambert, Stephen B., McErlean, Peter K., Faux, Cassandra E., Arden, Katherine E., Nissen, Michael D. and Sloots, Theo P. (2008). Prior evidence of a putative novel rhinovirus species in Australia. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 14 (11), 1823-1824. doi: 10.3201/eid1411.080725

Human metapneumovirus in lung transplant recipients and comparison to respiratory syncytial virus

Hopkins, Peter, McNeil, Keith, Kermeen, Fiona, Musk, Michael, McQueen, Emily, Mackay, Ian, Sloots, Terry and Nissen, Michael (2008). Human metapneumovirus in lung transplant recipients and comparison to respiratory syncytial virus. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, 178 (8), 876-881. doi: 10.1164/rccm.200711-1657OC

Human rhinoviruses: The cold wars resume.

Mackay, I. M. (2008). Human rhinoviruses: The cold wars resume.. Journal of Clinical Virology, 42 (4), 297-320. doi: 10.1016/j.jcv.2008.04.002

Distinguishing molecular features and clinical characteristics of a putative new rhinovirus species, Human Rhinovirus C (HRV C)

McErlean, Peter, Shackelton, Laura A., Andrews, Emily, Webster, Dale R., Lambert, Stephen B., Nissen, Michael D., Sloots, Theo P. and Mackay, Ian M. (2008). Distinguishing molecular features and clinical characteristics of a putative new rhinovirus species, Human Rhinovirus C (HRV C). PLoS one, 3 (4) e1847, e1847-e1847. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0001847

Human Bocavirus: Passenger or pathogen in acute respiratory tract infection?

Schildgen, O., Muller, A., Allander, T., Mackay, Ian M., Volz, S., Kupfer, B. and Simon, A. (2008). Human Bocavirus: Passenger or pathogen in acute respiratory tract infection?. Clinical Microbiology Reviews, 21 (2), 291-304. doi: 10.1128/CMR.00030-07

Orthopoxvirus detection in environmental specimens during suspected bioterror attacks: Inhibitory influences of common household products.

Kurth, A., Achenbach, J., Miller, L., Mackay, I. M., Pauli, G. and Nitsche, A. (2008). Orthopoxvirus detection in environmental specimens during suspected bioterror attacks: Inhibitory influences of common household products.. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 74 (1), 32-37. doi: 10.1128/AEM.01501-07

Human Bocavirus: Multisystem detection raises questions about infection.

Mackay, Ian M. (2007). Human Bocavirus: Multisystem detection raises questions about infection.. The Journal of Infectious Diseases, 196 (7), 968-970. doi: 10.1086/521311

Community epidemiology of human Metapneumovirus, human Coronavirus NL63, and other respiratory viruses in healthy preshcool-aged children using parent-collected specimens

Lambert, Stephen B., Allen, Kelly M., Druce, Julian D., Birch, Chris J., Mackay, Ian M., Carlin, John B., Carapetis, Jonathan R., Sloots, Theo P., Nissen, Michael D. and Nolan, Terence M. (2007). Community epidemiology of human Metapneumovirus, human Coronavirus NL63, and other respiratory viruses in healthy preshcool-aged children using parent-collected specimens. Pediatrics, 120 (4), e929-e937. doi: 10.1542/peds.2006-3703

Characterisation of a newly identified human rhinovirus, HRV-QPM, discovered in infants with bronchiolitis

McErlean, P., Shackelton, L. A., Lambert, S. B., Nissen, M. D., Sloots, T. P. and Mackay, I. M. (2007). Characterisation of a newly identified human rhinovirus, HRV-QPM, discovered in infants with bronchiolitis. Journal of Clinical Virology, 39 (2), 67-75. doi: 10.1016/j.jcv.2007.03.012

Identification of a novel polyomavirus from patients with acute respiratory tract infections

Gaynor, Anne M., Nissen, Michael D., Whiley, David M., Mackay, Ian M., Lambert, Stephen B., Wu, Guang, Brennan, Daniel C., Storch, Gregory A., Sloots, Theo P. and Wang, David (2007). Identification of a novel polyomavirus from patients with acute respiratory tract infections. PLoS Pathogens, 3 (5 e64) e64, 0595-0604. doi: 10.1371/journal.ppat.0030064

Detection and discrimination of herpes simplex viruses, Haemophilus ducreyi, Treponema pallidum, and Calymmatobacterium (Klebsiella) granulomatis from genital ulcers (vol 42, pg 1431, 2006)

Mackay, IM, Harnett, G, Jeoffreys, N, Bastian, , Sriprakash, KS, Siebert, D and Sloots, TP (2006). Detection and discrimination of herpes simplex viruses, Haemophilus ducreyi, Treponema pallidum, and Calymmatobacterium (Klebsiella) granulomatis from genital ulcers (vol 42, pg 1431, 2006). Clinical Infectious Diseases, 43 (2)

Human coronavirus nomenclature

Lambert, Stephen, Mackay, Ian M., Sloots, Theo P. and Nissen, Michael D. (2006). Human coronavirus nomenclature. Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, 25 (7), 662-662. doi: 10.1097/01.inf.0000225784.06712.8e

Genetic diversity of human metapneumovirus over 4 consecutive years in Australia

Mackay, Ian M., Bialasiewicz, Seweryn, Jacob, Kevin C., McQueen, Emily, Arden, Katherine E., Nissen, Michael D. and Sloots, Theo P. (2006). Genetic diversity of human metapneumovirus over 4 consecutive years in Australia. Journal of Infectious Diseases, 193 (12), 1630-1633. doi: 10.1086/504260

Cytotoxic T-lymphocyte epitope vaccination protects against human metapneumovirus infection and disease in mice

Herd, Karen A., Mahalingam, Suresh, Mackay, Ian M., Nissen, Michael, Sloots, Theo P. and Tindle, Robert W. (2006). Cytotoxic T-lymphocyte epitope vaccination protects against human metapneumovirus infection and disease in mice. Journal of Virology, 80 (4), 2034-2044. doi: 10.1128/JVI.80.4.2034-2044.2006

Correction to: Use of the P gene to genotype human metapneumovirus identifies 4 viral subtypes. (vol 190, pg 1913, 2004)

Mackay, I.M., Bialasiewicz, S. and Waliuzzaman, Z. (2006). Correction to: Use of the P gene to genotype human metapneumovirus identifies 4 viral subtypes. (vol 190, pg 1913, 2004). Journal of Infectious Diseases, 193 (1), 168-168.

Detection and discrimination of herpes simplex viruses, Haemophilus ducreyi, Treponema pallidum, and Calymmatobacterium (Klebsiella) granulomatis from genital ulcers

Mackay, Ian M., Harnett, Gerry, Jeoffreys, Neisha, Bastian, Ivan, Sriprakash, Kadaba S., Siebert, David and Sloots, Theo P. (2006). Detection and discrimination of herpes simplex viruses, Haemophilus ducreyi, Treponema pallidum, and Calymmatobacterium (Klebsiella) granulomatis from genital ulcers. Clinical Infectious Diseases, 42 (10), 1431-1438. doi: 10.1086/503424

Detection and discrimination of herpes simplex viruses, Haemophilus ducreyi, Treponema pallidum, and Calymmatobacterium (Klebsiella) granulomatis from genital ulcers (vol 42, pg 1431, 2006)

Mackay, I. M., Harnett, G., Jeoffreys, N., Bastian, I., Sriprakash, K. S., Siebert, D. and Sloots, T. P. (2006). Detection and discrimination of herpes simplex viruses, Haemophilus ducreyi, Treponema pallidum, and Calymmatobacterium (Klebsiella) granulomatis from genital ulcers (vol 42, pg 1431, 2006). Clinical Infectious Diseases, 43 (2), 270-270. doi: 10.1086/505707

Evidence of human coronavirus HKU1 and human bocavirus in Australian children

Sloots, Theo P., McErlean, Peter, Speicher, David J., Arden, Katherine E., Nissen, Michael D. and Mackay, Ian M. (2006). Evidence of human coronavirus HKU1 and human bocavirus in Australian children. Journal of Clinical Virology, 35 (1), 99-102. doi: 10.1016/j.jcv.2005.09.008

Frequent detection of human rhinoviruses, paramyxoviruses, coronaviruses, and bocavirus during acute respiratory tract infections

Arden, Katherine E., McErlean, Peter, Nissen, Michael D, Sloots, Theo P. and Mackay, Ian M. (2006). Frequent detection of human rhinoviruses, paramyxoviruses, coronaviruses, and bocavirus during acute respiratory tract infections. Journal of Medical Virology, 78 (9), 1232-1240. doi: 10.1002/jmv.20689

Human metapneumovirus, Australia, 2001-2004

Sloots, T. P., Mackay, I. M., Bialasiewicz, S., Jacob, K. C., McQueen, E., Harnett, G. B., Siebert, D. J., Masters, I. B., Young, P. R. and Nissen, M. D. (2006). Human metapneumovirus, Australia, 2001-2004. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 12 (8), 1263-1266. doi: 10.3201/eid1708.051239

Real-time PCR assays for detection of bocavirus in human specimens

Lu, Xiaoyan, Chittaganpitch, Malinee, Olsen, Sonja J., Mackay, Ian M., Sloots, Theo P., Fry, Alicia M. and Erdman, Dean D. (2006). Real-time PCR assays for detection of bocavirus in human specimens. Journal Of Clinical Microbiology, 44 (9), 3231-3235. doi: 10.1128/JCM.00889-06

Specific detection of enterovirus 71 directly from clinical specimens using real-time RT-PCR hybridization probe assay

Tan, E. L., Chow, Tak Kwong, Kumarasinghe, G., Lin, T. Tze Pin, Mackay, I. M., Sloots, T. P. and Poh, C. L. (2006). Specific detection of enterovirus 71 directly from clinical specimens using real-time RT-PCR hybridization probe assay. Molecular and Cellular Probes, 20 (2), 135-140. doi: 10.1016/j.mcp.2005.11.003

New human coronavirus, HCoV-NL63, associated with severe lower respiratory tract disease in Australia

Arden, Katherine E., Nissen, Michael D., Sloots, Theo P. and Mackay, Ian M. (2005). New human coronavirus, HCoV-NL63, associated with severe lower respiratory tract disease in Australia. Journal Of Medical Virology, 75 (3), 455-462. doi: 10.1002/jmv.20288

Use of the P gene to genotype human metapneumovirus identifies 4 viral subtypes

Mackay, Ian M., Bialasiewiecz, Seweryn, Waliuzzaman, Zubair, Chidlow, Glenys R., Fegredo, David C., Laingam, Somprasong, Adamson, Penny, Harnett, Gerald B., Rawlinson, William, Nissen, Michael D. and Sloots, Theo P. (2004). Use of the P gene to genotype human metapneumovirus identifies 4 viral subtypes. Journal of Infectious Diseases, 190 (11), 1913-1918. doi: 10.1086/425013

Global genetic diversity of human metapneumovirus fusion gene

Boivin, Guy, Mackay, Ian, Sloots, Theo P., Madhi, Shabir, Freymuth, François, Wolf, Dana, Shemer-Avni, Yonat, Ludewick, Herbert, Gray, Gregory C. and LeBlanc, Eric (2004). Global genetic diversity of human metapneumovirus fusion gene. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 10 (6), 1154-1157. doi: 10.3201/eid1006.031097

A sensitive, specific, and cost-effective multiplex reverse transcriptase-PCR assay for the detection of seven common respiratory viruses in respiratory samples

Syrmis, Melanie W., Whiley, David M., Thomas, Marion, Mackay, Ian M., Williamson, Jeanette, Siebert, David J., Nissen, Michael D. and Sloots, Theo P. (2004). A sensitive, specific, and cost-effective multiplex reverse transcriptase-PCR assay for the detection of seven common respiratory viruses in respiratory samples. Journal of Molecular Diagnostics, 6 (2), 125-131. doi: 10.1016/S1525-1578(10)60500-4

Detection and differentiation of Plasmodium species by polymerase chain reaction and colorimetric detection in blood samples of patients with suspected malaria

Whiley, David M., LeCornec, Genevera M., Baddeley, Annette, Savill, John, Syrmis, Melanie W., Mackay, Ian M., Siebert, David J., Burns, Dominic, Nissen, Michael and Sloots, Theo P. (2004). Detection and differentiation of Plasmodium species by polymerase chain reaction and colorimetric detection in blood samples of patients with suspected malaria. Diagnostic Microbiology And Infectious Disease, 49 (1), 25-29. doi: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2003.10.014

Detection and differentiation of herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 by a duplex LightCycler PCR that incorporates an internal control PCR reaction

Whiley, David M., Mackay, Ian M., Syrmis, Melanie W., Witt, Michael J. and Sloots, Theo P. (2004). Detection and differentiation of herpes simplex virus types 1 and 2 by a duplex LightCycler PCR that incorporates an internal control PCR reaction. Journal of Clinical Virology, 30 (1), 32-38. doi: 10.1016/j.jcv.2003.08.003

Real-time PCR in the microbiology laboratory

Mackay, Ian M. (2004). Real-time PCR in the microbiology laboratory. Clinical Microbiology And Infection, 10 (3), 190-212. doi: 10.1111/j.1198-743X.2004.00722.x

Simultaneous detection and differentiation of human Polyomaviruses JC and BK by a rapid and sensitive PCR-ELAHA assay and a survey of the JCV subtypes within an Australian population

Whiley, David M., Arden, Katherine E., Mackay, Ian M., Syrmis, Melanie W. and Sloots, Theo P. (2004). Simultaneous detection and differentiation of human Polyomaviruses JC and BK by a rapid and sensitive PCR-ELAHA assay and a survey of the JCV subtypes within an Australian population. Journal of Medical Virology, 72 (3), 467-472. doi: 10.1002/jmv.20005

Guideline to reference gene selection for quantitative real-time PCR

Radonic, A, Thulke, S, Mackay, IM, Landt, O, Siegert, W and Nitsche, A (2004). Guideline to reference gene selection for quantitative real-time PCR. Biochemical And Biophysical Research Communications, 313 (4), 856-862. doi: 10.1016/j.bbrc.2003.11.177

Co-detection and discrimination of six human herpesviruses by multiplex PCR-ELAHA

Mackay, Ian M., Gardam, Tim, Arden, Katherine E., McHardy, Suzi, Whiley, David M., Crisante, Erin and Sloots, Theo P. (2003). Co-detection and discrimination of six human herpesviruses by multiplex PCR-ELAHA. Journal of Clinical Virology, 28 (3), 291-302. doi: 10.1016/S1386-6532(03)00072-6

Preliminary comparison of three lightcycler pcr assays for the detection of herpes simplex virus in swab specimens

Whiley, D. M., Syrmis, M. W., Mackay, I. M. and Sloots, T. P. (2003). Preliminary comparison of three lightcycler pcr assays for the detection of herpes simplex virus in swab specimens. European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, 22 (12), 764-767. doi: 10.1007/s10096-003-1031-2

Detection of Influenza type A virus by LightCycler RT-PCR

Whiley, D. M., Syrmis, M. W., Mackay, I. M. and Sloots, T. P. (2003). Detection of Influenza type A virus by LightCycler RT-PCR. Australian Journal of Medical Science, 24 (3), 136-139.

Detection of Neisseria meningitidis by LightCycler PCR

Whiley, David M., Crisante, Michelle E., Syrmis, Melanie W., Mackay, Ian M. and Sloots, Theo P. (2003). Detection of Neisseria meningitidis by LightCycler PCR. Pathology, 35 (4), 347-349. doi: 10.1080/0031302031000152874

Detection of Neisseria Meningitidis in clinical samples by a duplex read-time PCR targeting the porA and ctrA Genes

Whiley, David M ., Crisante, Michelle E., Syrmis, Melanie W., Mackay, Ian M. and Sloots, Theo P. (2003). Detection of Neisseria Meningitidis in clinical samples by a duplex read-time PCR targeting the porA and ctrA Genes. Molecular Diagnosis, 7 (3), 141-145.

Detection of Neisseria Meningitidis in clinical samples by a duplex real-time PCR targeting the porA and ctrA genes

Whiley, D. M., Crisante, M. E., Syrmis, M. E., Mackay, I. M. and Sloots, T. P. (2003). Detection of Neisseria Meningitidis in clinical samples by a duplex real-time PCR targeting the porA and ctrA genes. Molecular Diagnostics, 7 (3/4), 141-145.

Molecular assays for detection of human metapneumovirus

Mackay, Ian M., Jacob, Kevin C., Woolhouse, Daniel, Waller, Katharine, Syrmis, Melanie W., Whiley, David M., Siebert, David J., Nissen, Michael and Sloots, Theo P. (2003). Molecular assays for detection of human metapneumovirus. Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 41 (1), 100-105. doi: 10.1128/JCM.41.1.100-105.2003

Detection of human respiratory syncytial virus in respiratory samples by LightCycler reverse transcriptase PCR

Whiley, David M., Syrmis, Melanie W., Mackay, Ian M. and Sloots, Theo P. (2002). Detection of human respiratory syncytial virus in respiratory samples by LightCycler reverse transcriptase PCR. Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 40 (12), 4418-4422. doi: 10.1128/JCM.40.12.4418-4422.2002

Real-time PCR in virology

Mackay, I. M., Arden, K. E. and Nitsche, A. (2002). Real-time PCR in virology. Nucleic Acids Research, 30 (6), 1292-1305. doi: 10.1093/nar/30.6.1292

A real-time PCR assay for the detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae by LightCycler

Whiley, David M., LeCornec, Genevera M., Mackay, Ian M., Siebert, David J. and Sloots, Theo P. (2002). A real-time PCR assay for the detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae by LightCycler. Diagnostic Microbiology And Infectious Disease, 42 (2), 85-89. doi: 10.1016/S0732-8893(01)00326-1

Evidence of human metapneumovirus in Australian children

Nissen, Michael D., Siebert, David J., Mackay, Ian M., Sloots, Theo P. and Withers, Stephen J. (2002). Evidence of human metapneumovirus in Australian children. Medical Journal of Australia, 176 (4), 188-188.

Detection and differentiation of human polyomaviruses JC and BK by LightCycler PCR

Whiley, David M., Mackay, Ian M. and Sloots, Theo P. (2001). Detection and differentiation of human polyomaviruses JC and BK by LightCycler PCR. Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 39 (12), 4357-4361. doi: 10.1128/JCM.39.12.4357-4361.2001

Quantitative PCR-ELAHA for the determination of retroviral vector transduction efficiency

Mackay, I., Metharom, P., Sloots, T. P. and Wei, M. Q. (2001). Quantitative PCR-ELAHA for the determination of retroviral vector transduction efficiency. Molecular Therapy, 3 (5), 801-808. doi: 10.1006/mthe.2001.0320

Evaluation of a commercial enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for detection of serum immunoglobulin G response to human herpesvirus 6

Sloots, TP, Kapeleris, JP, Mackay, IM, Batham, M and Devine, PL (1996). Evaluation of a commercial enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay for detection of serum immunoglobulin G response to human herpesvirus 6. Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 34 (3), 675-679.

DIAGNOSIS OF HUMAN HERPESVIRUS-6 INFECTION IN 2 PATIENTS WITH CENTRAL-NERVOUS-SYSTEM COMPLICATIONS

SLOOTS, TP, MACKAY, IM and POPE, JH (1995). DIAGNOSIS OF HUMAN HERPESVIRUS-6 INFECTION IN 2 PATIENTS WITH CENTRAL-NERVOUS-SYSTEM COMPLICATIONS. Clinical and Diagnostic Virology, 3 (4), 333-341. doi: 10.1016/0928-0197(94)00047-X

MENINGOENCEPHALITIS IN AN ADULT WITH HUMAN HERPESVIRUS-6 INFECTION

SLOOTS, TP, MACKAY, IM and CARROLL, P (1993). MENINGOENCEPHALITIS IN AN ADULT WITH HUMAN HERPESVIRUS-6 INFECTION. Medical Journal of Australia, 159 (11-12), 838-838.

Amoxycillin-clavulanate vs azithromycin for respiratory exacerbations of bronchiectasis in children: a multi-centre double blind non-inferiority RCT

Goyal, V., Grimwood, K., Masters, I., Brynes, C., Marchant, J., Morris, P., Ware, R., Van Aspern, P., O'Grady, K., Torzillo, P., McCallum, G., Champion, A., Buntain, H., Mackay, I., Sloots, T., Ungerer, J., Binks, M. and Chang, A. (2018). Amoxycillin-clavulanate vs azithromycin for respiratory exacerbations of bronchiectasis in children: a multi-centre double blind non-inferiority RCT. The Australia & New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science and The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand (ANZSRS/TSANZ) Annual Scientific Meeting, Adelaide, SA, Australia, 23–27 March 2018. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia. doi: 10.1111/resp.13267

Improving the Management of Indigenous Children Hospitalised with Bronchiolitis: a Multicenter Rct

Mccallum, G., Morris, P., Grimwood, K., Maclennan, C., White, A., Sloots, T., Mackay, I, Smith-Vaughan, H., Byrnes, C. and Chang, A. (2015). Improving the Management of Indigenous Children Hospitalised with Bronchiolitis: a Multicenter Rct. The Annual Scientific Meeting for Leaders in Lung Health and Respiratory Science (TSANZSRS), Gold Coast, QLD Australia, 27 March - 1 April 2015. Richmond, VIC Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia. doi: 10.1111/resp.12494_9

Recovery From Acute Asthma Exacerbations in Children: Influence of Viruses, Eczema and Atopy

Teoh, L., Van Asperen, P., Acworth, J., Hurwitz, M., Upham, J., Wang, C., Mackay, I, Sloots, T., Neeman, T. and Chang, A. (2014). Recovery From Acute Asthma Exacerbations in Children: Influence of Viruses, Eczema and Atopy. Annual Scientific Meeting of the Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand and the Australian and New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science 2014, Adelaide, SA Australia, 4-9 April 2014. Richmond, VIC Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia. doi: 10.1111/resp.12263_4

Further description of protracted bacterial bronchitis (PBB) in children

Wurzel, D. F., Marchant, J. M., Mackay, I. M., Wang, C. Y., Sloots, T., Upham, J. W., Yerkovich, S., Masters, B. I. and Chang, A. B. (2013). Further description of protracted bacterial bronchitis (PBB) in children. American Thoracic Society 2013 International Conference, Philadelphia, PA, USA, 17-22 May. New York, NY, United States: American Thoracic Society.

Nasopharyngeal Aspirate (npa): is the Ideal viral sampling method in children with chronic respiratory symptoms

Wurzel, D. F., Marchant, J., Mackay, I. M., Wang, C. Y., Sloots, T. P., Upham, J. W., Yerkovich, S., Anderson-James, S., Baker, P. and Chang, A. B. (2013). Nasopharyngeal Aspirate (npa): is the Ideal viral sampling method in children with chronic respiratory symptoms. ATS 2013 International Conference, Philadelphia, PA, United States, 17-22 May 2013. New York, NY, United States: American Thoracic Society.

Protracted bacterial bronchitis in children: results of a large prospective cohort study

Wurzel, D. F., Marchant, J. M., Mackay, I. M., Wang, C. Y. T., Sloots, T., Upham, J., Yerkovich, S., Clark, J., Masters, I. B. and Chang, A. B. (2013). Protracted bacterial bronchitis in children: results of a large prospective cohort study. Thoracic Society of Australia & New Zealand and the Australian & New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science 2013 Annual Scientific Meetings, Darwin, NT, Australia, 22-27 March 2013. Richmond, VIC, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing. doi: 10.1111/resp.12046

The impact of quasispecies on respiratory virus PCR.

Mackay, I. M., McErlean, P., Nissen, M. D. and Sloots, T. P. (2007). The impact of quasispecies on respiratory virus PCR.. IX International Symposium on Respiratory Viral Infections Abstract P20., Hong Kong, March 2007.

A four year study of human metapneumovirus in Australia

Sloots, T. P., Mackay, I. M., Jacob, K.C., Bialasiewicz, S. and Nissen, M. D. (2006). A four year study of human metapneumovirus in Australia. Australian Society for Microbiology Annual Scientific Meeting, Gold Coast, Australia,, 2-6 July 2006.

A newly identified human rhinovirus present in young children with bronchiolitis

McErlean P., Shackelton L., Nissen, M. D., Sloots, T. P. and Mackay, Ian M. (2006). A newly identified human rhinovirus present in young children with bronchiolitis. IX International Symposium on Respiratory Viral Infections, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong, 3-6 March 2007.

Evidence of human coronavirus NL63, HKU1 and human bocavirus in Australian children with acute respiratory infection

Sloots, T. P., McErlean, P., Speicher D. J., Arden, K., Nissen, M. D. and Mackay, I.M. (2006). Evidence of human coronavirus NL63, HKU1 and human bocavirus in Australian children with acute respiratory infection. Australian Society for Microbiology Annual Scientific Meeting, Gold Coast, Australia, 2006.

The effects of vitamin B12 on hepatitis C virus replication

Whiting, P.W., Gowans, E.J., Sloots, T.P., Mackay, I.M., Tillack, S., Harrison, M., Beller, E.M. and Crawford, D.H.G. (2002). The effects of vitamin B12 on hepatitis C virus replication. Digestive Disease Week and the 103rd Annual Meeting of the American Gastroenterological Association. Digestive Disease Week and the 103rd Annual Meeting of the American Gastroenterological Association, San Francisco, CA, United States, 19-22 May 2002. Maryland Heights, MO, United States: W.B. Saunders.

Detection of human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) antigens in peripheral blood leukocytes of patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation

Nitsche, A., Luka, J., Schmidt, C. A., Mackay, I. M. and Siegert, W. (1999). Detection of human herpesvirus 6 (HHV-6) antigens in peripheral blood leukocytes of patients undergoing bone marrow transplantation. 25th Annual Meeting of the European Group for Blood and Marrow Transplantation, Hamburg, Germany, 21-24 March 1999. London, United Kingdom: Nature Publishing Group. doi: 10.1038/sj.bmt.1701699

Investigations into the utility of real-time PCR for the detection, quantitation and characterisation of clinically relevant viruses

Mackay, Ian M. (2003). Investigations into the utility of real-time PCR for the detection, quantitation and characterisation of clinically relevant viruses. PhD Thesis, School of Medicine, University of Queensland. doi: 10.14264/uql.2016.49