The University of Queensland

Human polyomaviruses

Rockett, Rebecca J., Nissen, Michael D., Sloots, Theo P. and Bialasiewicz, Seweryn (2016). Human polyomaviruses. Clinical Virology Manual. (pp. 427-442) edited by Michael J. Loeffelholz, Richard L. Hodinka, Stephen A. Young and Benjamin A. Pinsky. Washington DC, United States: American Society for Microbiology (ASM). doi: 10.1128/9781555819156

A new, multiplex, quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction system for nucleic acid detection and quantification

Liang, Fang, Arora, Neetika, Zhang, Kang Liang, Yeh, David Che Cheng, Lai, Richard, Pearson, Darnley, Barnett, Graeme, Whiley, David, Sloots, Theo, Corrie, Simon R. and Barnard, Ross T. (2013). A new, multiplex, quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction system for nucleic acid detection and quantification. Nucleic acid detection: methods and protocols. (pp. 51-68) edited by Dmitry M. Kolpashchikov and Yulia V. Gerasimova. New York, NY, United States: Humana Press. doi: 10.1007/978-1-62703-535-4_4

Protocol for the molecular detection of antibiotic resistance mechanisms in Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Goire, Namraj, Sloots, Theo P., Whiley, David M. and Nissen, Michael D. (2012). Protocol for the molecular detection of antibiotic resistance mechanisms in Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Diagnosis of sexually transmitted diseases. (pp. 319-328) edited by Colin R. MacKenzie and Birgit Henrich. Heidelberg, Germany: Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-1-61779-937-2_22

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

Malaria (P. falciparum, P. vivax, P. malariae, P. ovale)

Bialasiewicz, Seweryn, Whiley, David M. and Sloots, Theo P. (2010). Malaria (P. falciparum, P. vivax, P. malariae, P. ovale). PCR for clinical microbiology : An Australian and international perspective. (pp. 373-377) edited by Margaret Schuller, Theo P. Sloots, Gregory S. James, Catriona L. Halliday and Ian W.J. Carter. Dordrecht ; London: Springer Publishing. doi: 10.1007/978-90-481-9039-3_64

Molecular amplification methods in diagnostic virology

Whiley, David M. and Sloots, Theo P. (2010). Molecular amplification methods in diagnostic virology. Lennette's laboratory diagnosis of viral infections. (pp. 19-39) edited by Keith R. Jerome. New York, United States; Boca Raton, FL, United States: Informa Healthcare; CRC Press.

Respiratory infections

Nissen, Michael D., Lambert, Stephen B., Whiley, David M. and Sloots, Theo P. (2010). Respiratory infections. PCR for clinical microbiology: an Australian and international perspective. (pp. 67-82) edited by Margret Schuller, Theo P. Sloots, Gregory S. James, Catriona L. Halliday and Ian W. J. Carter. Dordrecht, Netherlands : Springer. doi: 10.1007/978-90-481-9039-3_5

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.

Clinical Virology

Whiley, D. M. and Sloots, T. P. (2006). Clinical Virology. Real-Time PCR. (pp. 231-276) edited by M. Tevfik Dorak. UK: Taylor & Francis.

Molecular diagnosis of medical viruses

Ratcliff, M., Chang, G., Kok, T. W. and Sloots, T. P. (2006). Molecular diagnosis of medical viruses. Current Technology and Applicantions. (pp. 269-298) edited by Juluri R. Rao, Colin C. Fleming and John E. Moore. Norfold, United Kingdom: Horizon Bioscience.

Predominant bacterial and viral otopathogens identified within the respiratory tract and middle ear of urban Australian children experiencing Otitis Media are diversely distributed

Ngo, Chinh C., Massa, Helen M., McMonagle, Brent A., Perry, Christopher F., Nissen, Michael D., Sloots, Theo P., Thornton, Ruth B. and Cripps, Allan W. (2022). Predominant bacterial and viral otopathogens identified within the respiratory tract and middle ear of urban Australian children experiencing Otitis Media are diversely distributed. Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology, 12 775535, 775535. doi: 10.3389/fcimb.2022.775535

Potentially Pathogenic Organisms in Stools and Their Association With Acute Diarrheal Illness in Children Aged <2 Years

Mihala, Gabor, Ware, Robert S., Lambert, Stephen B., Bialasiewicz, Seweryn, Whiley, David M., Sarna, Mohinder, Sloots, Theo P., Nissen, Michael D. and Grimwood, Keith (2022). Potentially Pathogenic Organisms in Stools and Their Association With Acute Diarrheal Illness in Children Aged <2 Years. Journal of the Pediatric Infectious Diseases Society, 11 (5), 199-206. doi: 10.1093/jpids/piab130

High coverage of diverse invasive meningococcal serogroup B strains by the 4-component vaccine 4CMenB in Australia, 2007–2011: concordant predictions between MATS and genetic MATS

Tozer, Sarah J., Smith, Helen V., Whiley, David M., Borrow, Ray, Boccadifuoco, Giuseppe, Medini, Duccio, Serruto, Davide, Giuliani, Marzia Monica, Stella, Maria, De Paola, Rosita, Muzzi, Alessandro, Pizza, Mariagrazia, Sloots, Theo P. and Nissen, Michael D. (2021). High coverage of diverse invasive meningococcal serogroup B strains by the 4-component vaccine 4CMenB in Australia, 2007–2011: concordant predictions between MATS and genetic MATS. Human Vaccines and Immunotherapeutics, 17 (9), 3230-3238. doi: 10.1080/21645515.2021.1904758

The improving state of Q fever surveillance. A review of Queensland notifications, 2003-2017

Tozer, Sarah, Wood, Caitlin, Si, Damin, Nissen, Michael, Sloots, Theo and Lambert, Stephen (2020). The improving state of Q fever surveillance. A review of Queensland notifications, 2003-2017. Communicable Diseases Intelligence, 44. doi: 10.33321/cdi.2020.44.48

Bacterial colonization dynamics associated with respiratory syncytial virus during early childhood

Brealey, Jaelle C., Young, Paul R., Sloots, Theo P., Ware, Robert S., Lambert, Stephen B., Sly, Peter D., Grimwood, Keith and Chappell, Keith J. (2020). Bacterial colonization dynamics associated with respiratory syncytial virus during early childhood. Pediatric Pulmonology, 55 (5) ppul.24715, 1237-1245. doi: 10.1002/ppul.24715

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

Viruses causing lower respiratory symptoms in young children: findings from the ORChID birth cohort

Sarna, Mohinder, Lambert, Stephen B., Sloots, Theo P., Whiley, David M., Alsaleh, Asma, Mhango, Lebogang, Bialasiewicz, Seweryn, Wang, David, Nissen, Michael D., Grimwood, Keith and Ware, Robert S. (2017). Viruses causing lower respiratory symptoms in young children: findings from the ORChID birth cohort. Thorax, 73 (10), thoraxjnl-2017. doi: 10.1136/thoraxjnl-2017-210233

Timing of First Respiratory Virus Detections in Infants: A Community-Based Birth Cohort Study

Sarna, Mohinder, Ware, Robert S., Lambert, Stephen B., Sloots, Theo P., Nissen, Michael D. and Grimwood, Keith (2017). Timing of First Respiratory Virus Detections in Infants: A Community-Based Birth Cohort Study. The Journal of Infectious Diseases, 217 (3), 418-427. doi: 10.1093/infdis/jix599

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

Detection of Toscana virus from an adult traveler returning to Australia with encephalitis

Arden, Katherine E., Heney, Claire, Shaban, Babak, Nimmo, Graeme R., Nissen, Michael D., Sloots, Theo P. and Mackay, Ian M. (2017). Detection of Toscana virus from an adult traveler returning to Australia with encephalitis. Journal of Medical Virology, 89 (10), 1861-1864. doi: 10.1002/jmv.24839

Global epidemiology of non-influenza RNA respiratory viruses: data gaps and a growing need for surveillance?

Tang, Julian W., Lam, Tommy T., Zaraket, Hassan, Lipkin, W. Ian, Drews, Steven J., Hatchette, Todd F., Heraud, Jean-Michel, Koopmans, Marion P., the INSPIRE investigators, Bialasiewicz, Seweryn , Sloots, Theo and Tozer, Sarah (2017). Global epidemiology of non-influenza RNA respiratory viruses: data gaps and a growing need for surveillance?. Lancet Infectious Diseases, 17 (10), E320-E326. doi: 10.1016/S1473-3099(17)30238-4

Detection of viruses in weekly stool specimens collected during the first 2 years of life: a pilot study of five healthy Australian infants in the rotavirus vaccine era

Ye, Suifang, Whiley, David M., Ware, Robert S., Sloots, Theo P., Kirkwood, Carl D., Grimwood, Keith and Lambert, Stephen B. (2017). Detection of viruses in weekly stool specimens collected during the first 2 years of life: a pilot study of five healthy Australian infants in the rotavirus vaccine era. Journal of Medical Virology, 89 (5), 917-921. doi: 10.1002/jmv.24716

Upper airway viruses and bacteria in urban Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Brisbane, Australia: a cross-sectional study

O'Grady, Kerry-Ann F., Hall, Kerry K., Sloots, Theo P., Anderson, Jennie and Chang, Anne B. (2017). Upper airway viruses and bacteria in urban Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander children in Brisbane, Australia: a cross-sectional study. BMC Infectious Diseases, 17 (1) 245, 245. doi: 10.1186/s12879-017-2349-1

Effectiveness of a cough management algorithm at the transitional phase from acute to chronic cough in Australian children aged <15 years: protocol for a randomised controlled trial

O'Grady, Kerry-Ann F., Grimwood, Keith, Toombs, Maree, Sloots, Theo P., Otim, Michael, Whiley, David, Anderson, Jennie, Rablin, Sheree, Torzillo, Paul J., Buntain, Helen, Connor, Anne, Adsett, Don, Meng Kar, Oon and Chang, Anne B. (2017). Effectiveness of a cough management algorithm at the transitional phase from acute to chronic cough in Australian children aged <15 years: protocol for a randomised controlled trial. BMJ Open, 7 (3) e013796, e013796. doi: 10.1136/bmjopen-2016-013796

Upper airway viruses and bacteria and clinical outcomes in children with cough

O'Grady, Kerry-Ann F., Grimwood, Keith, Sloots, Theo P., Whiley, David M., Acworth, Jason P., Phillips, Natalie, Marchant, Julie, Goyal, Vikas and Chang, Anne B. (2017). Upper airway viruses and bacteria and clinical outcomes in children with cough. Pediatric Pulmonology, 52 (3), 373-381. doi: 10.1002/ppul.23527

Influenza vaccine efficacy in young children attending childcare: a randomised controlled trial

Li-Kim-Moy, Jean P., Yin, Jiehui K., Heron, Leon, Leask, Julie, Lambert, Stephen B., Nissen, Michael, Sloots, Theo and Booy, Robert (2017). Influenza vaccine efficacy in young children attending childcare: a randomised controlled trial. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 53 (1), 47-54. doi: 10.1111/jpc.13313

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

The burden of community-managed acute respiratory infections in the first 2-years of life

Sarna, Mohinder, Ware, Robert S., Sloots, Theo, Nissen, Michael, Grimwood, Keith and Lambert, Stephen (2016). The burden of community-managed acute respiratory infections in the first 2-years of life. Pediatric Pulmonology, 51 (12), 1336-1346. doi: 10.1002/ppul.23480

Detection of recently discovered human polyomaviruses in a longitudinal kidney transplant cohort

Bialasiewicz, S., Rockett, R. J., Barraclough, K. A., Leary, D., Dudley, K. J., Isbel, N. M. and Sloots, T. P. (2016). Detection of recently discovered human polyomaviruses in a longitudinal kidney transplant cohort. American Journal of Transplantation, 16 (9), 2734-2740. doi: 10.1111/ajt.13799

A difficult decision: atypical JC polyomavirus encephalopathy in a kidney transplant recipient

Bialasiewicz, Seweryn, Hart, Gareth, Oliver, Kimberly, Agnihotri, Shruti P., Koralnik, Igor J., Viscidi, Raphael, Nissen, Michael D., Sloots, Theo P., Burke, Michael T., Isbel, Nicole M. and Burke, John (2016). A difficult decision: atypical JC polyomavirus encephalopathy in a kidney transplant recipient. Transplantation, 101 (6), 1461-1467. doi: 10.1097/TP.0000000000001275

Linking murine and human Plasmodium falciparum challenge models in a translational path for antimalarial drug development

McCarthy, James S., Marquart, Louise, Sekuloski, Silvana, Trenholme, Katherine, Elliott, Suzanne, Griffin, Paul, Rockett, Rebecca, O'Rourke, Peter, Sloots, Theo, Angulo-Barturen, Inigo, Ferrer, Santiago, Jimenez-Diaz, Maria Belen, Martinez, Maria-Santos, van Huijsduijnen, Rob Hoof, Duparc, Stephan, Leroy, Didier, Wells, Timothy N. C., Baker, Mark and Mohrle, Jorg J. (2016). Linking murine and human Plasmodium falciparum challenge models in a translational path for antimalarial drug development. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 60 (6), 3669-3675. doi: 10.1128/AAC.02883-15

Prevalence, codetection and seasonal distribution of upper airway viruses and bacteria in children with acute respiratory illnesses with cough as a symptom

O'Grady, K. F., Grimwood, K., Sloots, T. P., Whiley, D. M., Acworth, J. P., Phillips, N., Goyal, V. and Chang, A. B. (2016). Prevalence, codetection and seasonal distribution of upper airway viruses and bacteria in children with acute respiratory illnesses with cough as a symptom. Clinical Microbiology and Infection, 22 (6), 527-534. doi: 10.1016/j.cmi.2016.02.004

Estimating the prevalence of mixed-type gonococcal infections in Queensland, Australia

Trembizki, Ella, Doyle, Christine, Buckley, Cameron, Jennison, Amy, Smith, Helen, Bates, John, Sloots, Theo, Nissen, Michael, Lahra, Monica M. and Whiley, David (2015). Estimating the prevalence of mixed-type gonococcal infections in Queensland, Australia. Sexual Health, 12 (5), 439-444. doi: 10.1071/SH15009

Identification of Mycobacterium abscessus complex and M. abscessus subsp massiliense culture isolates by real-time assays

Syrmis, Melanie W., Pandey, Sushi, Tolson, Carla, Carter, Robyn, Congdon, Jake, Sloots, Theo, Coulter, Christopher and Whiley, David (2015). Identification of Mycobacterium abscessus complex and M. abscessus subsp massiliense culture isolates by real-time assays. Journal of Medical Microbiology, 64 (7), 790-794. doi: 10.1099/jmm.0.000085

The respiratory health of urban indigenous children aged less than 5 years: study protocol for a prospective cohort study

Hall, Kerry K., Chang, Anne B., Sloots, Theo P., Anderson, Jennie, Kemp, Anita, Hammill, Jan, Otim, Michael and O'Grady, Kerry-Ann F. (2015). The respiratory health of urban indigenous children aged less than 5 years: study protocol for a prospective cohort study. BMC Pediatrics, 15 (1) 56, 1-8. doi: 10.1186/s12887-015-0375-y

Specific rolling circle amplification of low-copy human polyomaviruses BKV, HPyV6, HPyV7, TSPyV, and STLPyV

Rockett, Rebecca, Barraclough K.A., Isbel, Nicole M., Dudley, Kevin J., Nissen, Michael D., Sloots, Theo P. and Bialasiewicz, Seweryn (2015). Specific rolling circle amplification of low-copy human polyomaviruses BKV, HPyV6, HPyV7, TSPyV, and STLPyV. Journal of Virological Methods, 215-216, 17-21. doi: 10.1016/j.jviromet.2015.02.004

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

Comparison of test specificities of commercial antigen-based assays and in-house PCR methods for detection of rotavirus in stool specimens

Ye, S., Lambert, S. B., Grimwood, K., Roczo-Farkas, S., Nimmo, G. R., Sloots, T. P., Kirkwood, C. D. and Whiley, D. M. (2015). Comparison of test specificities of commercial antigen-based assays and in-house PCR methods for detection of rotavirus in stool specimens. Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 53 (1), 295-297. doi: 10.1128/JCM.02251-14

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

High-throughput informative single nucleotide polymorphism-based typing of Neisseria gonorrhoeae using the Sequenom MassARRAY iPLEX platform

Trembizki, Ella, Smith, Helen, Lahra, Monica M., Chen, Marcus, Donovan, Basil, Fairley, Christopher K., Guy, Rebecca, Kaldor, John, Regan, David, Ward, James, Nissen, Michael D., Sloots, Theo P. and Whiley, David M. (2014). High-throughput informative single nucleotide polymorphism-based typing of Neisseria gonorrhoeae using the Sequenom MassARRAY iPLEX platform. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 69 (6), 1526-1532. doi: 10.1093/jac/dkt544

Detection of a divergent Parainfluenza 4 virus in an adult patient with influenza like illness using next-generation sequencing

Bialasiewicz, Seweryn, McVernon, Jodie, Nolan, Terry, Lambert, Stephen B., Zhao, Guoyan, Wang, David, Nissen, Michael D. and Sloots, Theo P. (2014). Detection of a divergent Parainfluenza 4 virus in an adult patient with influenza like illness using next-generation sequencing. BMC Infectious Diseases, 14 (1) 275, 275.1-275.5. doi: 10.1186/1471-2334-14-275

A comparison of two informative SNP-based strategies for typing Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from patients with cystic fibrosis

Syrmis, Melanie W., Kidd, Timothy J., Moser, Ralf J., Ramsay, Kay A., Gibson, Kristen M., Anuj, Snehal, Bell, Scott C., Wainwright, Claire E., Grimwood, Keith, Nissen, Michael, Sloots, Theo P. and Whiley, David M. (2014). A comparison of two informative SNP-based strategies for typing Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from patients with cystic fibrosis. BMC Infectious Diseases, 14 (1) 307, 307.1-307.8. doi: 10.1186/1471-2334-14-307

Epidemiology of respiratory viral infections in children enrolled in a study of influenza vaccine effectiveness

Dierig, Alexa, Heron, Leon G., Lambert, Stephen B., Yin, Jiehui Kevin, Leask, Julie, Chow, Maria Yui Kwan, Sloots, Theo P., Nissen, Michael D., Ridda, Iman and Booy, Robert (2014). Epidemiology of respiratory viral infections in children enrolled in a study of influenza vaccine effectiveness. Influenza and other Respiratory Viruses, 8 (3), 293-301. doi: 10.1111/irv.12229

Feasibility of parental collected nasal swabs for virus detection in young children with cystic fibrosis

Gangell, C. L., Shackleton, C., Poreddy, S., Kappers, J., Gaydon, J. E., Sloots, T. P., Stick, S. M., Ranganathan, S. C. and Sly, P. D. (2014). Feasibility of parental collected nasal swabs for virus detection in young children with cystic fibrosis. Journal of Cystic Fibrosis, 13 (6), 661-666. doi: 10.1016/j.jcf.2014.02.009

Potential Animal and Environmental Sources of Q Fever Infection for Humans in Queensland

Tozer, S.J., Lambert, S.B., Strong, C.L., Field, H.E., Sloots, T.P. and Nissen, M.D. (2014). Potential Animal and Environmental Sources of Q Fever Infection for Humans in Queensland. Zoonoses and Public Health, 61 (2), 105-112. doi: 10.1111/zph.12051

Nasal swab samples and real-time polymerase chain reaction assays in community-based, longitudinal studies of respiratory viruses: the importance of sample integrity and quality control

Alsaleh, Asma N., Whiley, David M., Bialasiewicz, Seweryn, Lambert, Stephen B., Ware, Robert S., Nissen, Michael D., Sloots, Theo P. and Grimwood, Keith (2014). Nasal swab samples and real-time polymerase chain reaction assays in community-based, longitudinal studies of respiratory viruses: the importance of sample integrity and quality control. BMC Infectious Diseases, 14 (1) 15, 15. doi: 10.1186/1471-2334-14-15

A national quality assurance survey of Neisseria gonorrhoeae testing

Trembizki, E., Lahra, M., Stevens, K., Freeman, K., Hogan, T., Hogg, G., Lawrence, A., Limnios, A., Pearson, J., Smith, H., Nissen, M., Sloots, T. and Whiley, D.M. (2014). A national quality assurance survey of Neisseria gonorrhoeae testing. Journal of Medical Microbiology, 63 (PART 1), 45-49. doi: 10.1099/jmm.0.065094-0

A retrospective performance evaluation of an adenovirus real-time PCR assay

Alsaleh, A.N., Grimwood, K., Sloots, T.P. and Whiley, D.M. (2014). A retrospective performance evaluation of an adenovirus real-time PCR assay. Journal of Medical Virology, 86 (5), 795-801. doi: 10.1002/jmv.23844

Molecular approaches to enhance surveillance of gonococcal antimicrobial resistance

Goire, Namraj, Lahra, Monica M., Chen, Marcus, Donovan, Basil, Fairley, Christopher K., Guy, Rebecca, Kaldor, John, Regan, David, Ward, James, Nissen, Michael D., Sloots, Theo P. and Whiley, David M. (2014). Molecular approaches to enhance surveillance of gonococcal antimicrobial resistance. Nature Reviews Microbiology, 12 (3), 223-229. doi: 10.1038/nrmicro3217

PCR to diagnose infectious disease

Sloots, T.P. and Nissen, M.D. (2014). PCR to diagnose infectious disease. European Pharmaceutical Review, 19 (3), 68-74.

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

Screening for H7N9 influenza A by matrix gene-based real-time reverse-transcription PCR

Hackett, H., Bialasiewicz, S., Jacob, K., Bletchly, C., Harrower, B., Nimmo, G.R., Nissen, M.D., Sloots, T.P. and Whiley, D.M. (2014). Screening for H7N9 influenza A by matrix gene-based real-time reverse-transcription PCR. Journal of Virological Methods, 195, 123-125. doi: 10.1016/j.jviromet.2013.10.016

Experimentally induced blood-stage plasmodium vivax infection in healthy volunteers

McCarthy, James S., Griffin, Paul M., Sekuloski, Silvana, Bright, A. Taylor, Rockett, Rebecca, Looke, David, Elliott, Suzanne, Whiley, David, Sloots, Theo, Winzeler, Elizabeth A. and Trenholme, Katharine R. (2013). Experimentally induced blood-stage plasmodium vivax infection in healthy volunteers. Journal of Infectious Diseases, 208 (10), 1688-1694. doi: 10.1093/infdis/jit394

Mailed versus frozen transport of nasal swabs for surveillance of respiratory bacteria in remote Indigenous communities in Australia

O'Grady K.-A.F., Whiley D.M., Torzillo P.J., Sloots T.P. and Lambert S.B. (2013). Mailed versus frozen transport of nasal swabs for surveillance of respiratory bacteria in remote Indigenous communities in Australia. BMC Infectious Diseases, 13 (543) 543, 1-7. doi: 10.1186/1471-2334-13-543

Different serologic behavior of MCPyV, TSPyV, HPyV6, HPyV7 and HPyV9 polyomaviruses found on the skin

van der Meijden, Els, Bialasiewicz, Seweryn, Rockett, Rebecca J., Tozer, Sarah J., Sloots, Theo P. and Feltkamp, Mariet C. W. (2013). Different serologic behavior of MCPyV, TSPyV, HPyV6, HPyV7 and HPyV9 polyomaviruses found on the skin. PLoS One, 8 (11) e81078, e81078.1-e81078.9. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0081078

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

Circularizing picornavirus genomes to rapidly obtain terminal sequence

Mackay, I. M., Wang, C. Y. T. and Sloots, T. P. (2013). Circularizing picornavirus genomes to rapidly obtain terminal sequence. Journal of Clinical Virology, 58 (1), 286-287. doi: 10.1016/j.jcv.2013.04.020

Bordetella holmesii and pertussis diagnosis: authors' reply

Cox, Hannah C., Jacob, Kevin, Whiley, David M., Bletchly, Cheryl, Nimmo, Graeme R., Nissen, Michael D. and Sloots, Theo P. (2013). Bordetella holmesii and pertussis diagnosis: authors' reply. Pathology, 45 (5), 532-532. doi: 10.1097/PAT.0b013e3283639c0d

The development of chronic cough in children following presentation to a tertiary paediatric emergency department with acute respiratory illness: study protocol for a prospective cohort study

Drescher, Benjamin J., Chang, Anne B., Phillips, Natalie, Acworth, Jason, Marchant, Julie, Sloots, Theo P., David, Michael and O'Grady, Kerry-Ann F. (2013). The development of chronic cough in children following presentation to a tertiary paediatric emergency department with acute respiratory illness: study protocol for a prospective cohort study. BMC Pediatrics, 13 (1) 125, 1-9. doi: 10.1186/1471-2431-13-125

Association of micropapillary urothelial carcinoma of the bladder and BK viruria in kidney transplant recipients

Bialasiewicz, S., Cho, Y., Rockett, R., Preston, J., Wood, S., Fleming, S., Shepherd, B., Barraclough, K., Sloots, T. P. and Isbel, N. (2013). Association of micropapillary urothelial carcinoma of the bladder and BK viruria in kidney transplant recipients. Transplant Infectious Disease, 15 (3), 283-289. doi: 10.1111/tid.12072

Evidence of false-positive results in a commercially available rotavirus assay in the vaccine era, Australia, 2011 to 2012

Ye, S., Roczo-Farkas, S., Whiley, D. M., Lambert, S. B., Robson, J., Heney, C., Nimmo, G., Grimwood, K., Sloots, T. P. and Kirkwood, C. D. (2013). Evidence of false-positive results in a commercially available rotavirus assay in the vaccine era, Australia, 2011 to 2012. Eurosurveillance, 18 (21), 14-18. doi: 10.2807/ese.18.21.20483-en

Detection of novel polyomaviruses, TSPyV, HPyV6, HPyV7, HPyV9 and MWPyV in feces, urine, blood, respiratory swabs and cerebrospinal fluid

Rockett, Rebecca J., Sloots, Theo P., Bowes, Sharleen, O'Neill, Nicholas, Ye, Suifang, Robson, Jenny, Whiley, David M., Lambert, Stephen B., Wang, David, Nissen, Michael D. and Bialasiewicz, Seweryn (2013). Detection of novel polyomaviruses, TSPyV, HPyV6, HPyV7, HPyV9 and MWPyV in feces, urine, blood, respiratory swabs and cerebrospinal fluid. PLoS ONE, 8 (5) e62764, e62764.1-e62764.9. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0062764

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

High-throughput single-nucleotide polymorphism-based typing of shared Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains in cystic fibrosis patients using the Sequenom iPLEX platform

Syrmis, Melanie W., Moser, Ralf J., Kidd, Timothy J., Hunt, Priscilla, Ramsay, Kay A., Bell, Scott C., Wainwright, Claire E., Grimwood, Keith, Nissen, Michael D., Sloots, Theo P. and Whiley, David M. (2013). High-throughput single-nucleotide polymorphism-based typing of shared Pseudomonas aeruginosa strains in cystic fibrosis patients using the Sequenom iPLEX platform. Journal of Medical Microbiology, 62 (5), 734-740. doi: 10.1099/jmm.0.055905-0

Virus detection and its association with symptoms during influenza-like illness in a sample of healthy adults enrolled in a randomised controlled vaccine trial

Howard, Peter F., Mccaw, James M., Richmond, Peter C., Nissen, Michael, Sloots, Theo, Lambert, Stephen B., Lai, Michael, Greenberg, Michael, Nolan, Terry and Mcvernon, Jodie (2013). Virus detection and its association with symptoms during influenza-like illness in a sample of healthy adults enrolled in a randomised controlled vaccine trial. Influenza and other Respiratory Viruses, 7 (3), 330-339. doi: 10.1111/j.1750-2659.2012.00395.x

Polymerase chain reaction-based screening for the ceftriaxone-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae F89 strain

Goire, N., Lahra, M. M., Ohnishi, M., Hogan, T., Liminios, A. E., Nissen, M. D., Sloots, T. P. and Whiley, D. M. (2013). Polymerase chain reaction-based screening for the ceftriaxone-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae F89 strain. Eurosurveillance, 18 (14), 18-23. doi: 10.2807/1560-7917.ES2013.18.14.20444

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

Further evidence that the IS481 target is suitable for real-time PCR detection of Bordetella pertussis

Cox, Hannah C., Jacob, Kevin, Whiley, David M., Bletchly, Cheryl, Nimmo, Graeme R., Nissen, Michael D. and Sloots, Theo P. (2013). Further evidence that the IS481 target is suitable for real-time PCR detection of Bordetella pertussis. Pathology, 45 (2), 202-203. doi: 10.1097/PAT.0b013e32835cc2d7

Real-time PCR genotyping of Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates using 14 informative single nucleotide polymorphisms on gonococcal housekeeping genes

Whiley, David M., Goire, Namraj, Rahimi, Frashta, Lahra, Monica M., Limnios, Athena E., Nissen, Michael D. and Sloots, Theo P. (2013). Real-time PCR genotyping of Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates using 14 informative single nucleotide polymorphisms on gonococcal housekeeping genes. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 68 (2) dks381, 322-328. doi: 10.1093/jac/dks381

Direct urine polymerase chain reaction for chlamydia and gonorrhoea: a simple means of bringing high-throughput rapid testing to remote settings?

Rahimi, Frashta, Goire, Namraj, Guy, Rebecca, Kaldor, John M., Ward, James, Nissen, Michael D., Sloots, Theo P. and Whiley, David M. (2013). Direct urine polymerase chain reaction for chlamydia and gonorrhoea: a simple means of bringing high-throughput rapid testing to remote settings?. Sexual Health, 10 (4), 299-304. doi: 10.1071/SH12108

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

Household transmission of respiratory viruses - assessment of viral, individual and household characteristics in a population study of healthy Australian adults

McCaw, James M., Howard, Peter F., Richmond, Peter C., Nissen, Michael, Sloots, Theo, Lambert, Stephen B., Lai, Michael, Greenberg, Michael, Nolan, Terry and McVernon, Jodie (2012). Household transmission of respiratory viruses - assessment of viral, individual and household characteristics in a population study of healthy Australian adults. BMC Infectious Diseases, 12 (1) 345, 345.1-345.10. doi: 10.1186/1471-2334-12-345

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

The ticking time bomb: escalating antibiotic resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a public health disaster in waiting

Whiley, David M., Goire, Namraj, Lahra, Monica M., Donovan, Basil, Limnios, Athena E., Nissen, Michael D. and Sloots, Theo P. (2012). The ticking time bomb: escalating antibiotic resistance in Neisseria gonorrhoeae is a public health disaster in waiting. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 67 (9) dks188, 2059-2061. doi: 10.1093/jac/dks188

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

Exploring the Prevalence of Ten Polyomaviruses and Two Herpes Viruses in Breast Cancer

Antonsson, Annika, Bialasiewicz, Seweryn, Rockett, Rebecca J., Jacob, Kevin, Bennett, Ian C. and Sloots, Theo P. (2012). Exploring the Prevalence of Ten Polyomaviruses and Two Herpes Viruses in Breast Cancer. Plos One, 7 (8) e39842, e39842-1-e39842-4. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0039842

Improved detection of genetic markers of antimicrobial resistance by hybridization probe-based melting curve analysis using primers to mask proximal mutations: Examples include the influenza H275Y substitution

Whiley, David M., Jacob, Kevin, Nakos, Jennifer, Bletchly, Cheryl, Nimmo, Graeme R., Nissen, Michael D. and Sloots, Theo P. (2012). Improved detection of genetic markers of antimicrobial resistance by hybridization probe-based melting curve analysis using primers to mask proximal mutations: Examples include the influenza H275Y substitution. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 67 (6) dks040, 1375-1379. doi: 10.1093/jac/dks040

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

Enhanced gonococcal antimicrobial surveillance in the era of ceftriaxone resistance: A real-time PCR assay for direct detection of the Neisseria gonorrhoeae H041 strain

Goire, Namraj, Ohnishi, Makoto, Limnios, Athena E., Lahra, Monica M., Lambert, Stephen B., Nimmo, Graeme R., Nissen, Michael D., Sloots, Theo P. and Whiley, David M. (2012). Enhanced gonococcal antimicrobial surveillance in the era of ceftriaxone resistance: A real-time PCR assay for direct detection of the Neisseria gonorrhoeae H041 strain. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 67 (4) dkr549, 902-905. doi: 10.1093/jac/dkr549

PrimRglo: A multiplexable quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction system for nucleic acid detection

Lai, Richard, Liang, Fang, Pearson, Darnley, Barnett, Graeme, Whiley, David, Sloots, Theo, Barnard, Ross T. and Corrie, Simon R. (2012). PrimRglo: A multiplexable quantitative real-time polymerase chain reaction system for nucleic acid detection. Analytical Biochemistry, 422 (2), 89-95. doi: 10.1016/j.ab.2011.12.038

The influence of target population on nonculture-based detection of markers of Neisseria gonorrhoeae antimicrobial resistance

Goire, Namraj, Freeman, Kevin, Lambert, Stephen B., Nimmo, Graeme R., Limnios, Athena E., Lahra, Monica M., Nissen, Michael D., Sloots, Theo P. and Whiley, David M. (2012). The influence of target population on nonculture-based detection of markers of Neisseria gonorrhoeae antimicrobial resistance. Sexual Health, 9 (5), 422-429. doi: 10.1071/SH12026

Comparison of a multiplexed MassARRAY system with real-time allele-specific PCR technology for genotyping of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus

Syrmis, M. W., Moser, R. J., Whiley, D. M., Vaska, V., Coombs, G. W., Nissen, M. D., Sloots, T. P. and Nimmo, G. R. (2011). Comparison of a multiplexed MassARRAY system with real-time allele-specific PCR technology for genotyping of methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus. Clinical Microbiology and Infection, 17 (12), 1804-1810. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-0691.2011.03521.x

Pilot study of influenza vaccine effectiveness in urban Australian children attending childcare

Yin, J. Kevin, Lahra, Monica M., Iskander, Mary, Lambert, Stephen B., Heron, Leon, Nissen, Michael D., Rost, Laura, Murphy, Jennifer, Sloots, Theo P. and Booy, Robert (2011). Pilot study of influenza vaccine effectiveness in urban Australian children attending childcare. Journal of Paediatrics and Child Health, 47 (12), 857-862. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1754.2011.02098.x

Evaluation of a clinical scoring system and directed laboratory testing for respiratory virus infection in hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients

Ferguson, P. E., Gilroy, N. M., Sloots, T. P., Nissen, M. D., Dwyer, D. E. and Sorrell, T. C. (2011). Evaluation of a clinical scoring system and directed laboratory testing for respiratory virus infection in hematopoietic stem cell transplant recipients. Transplant Infectious Disease, 13 (5), 448-455. doi: 10.1111/j.1399-3062.2011.00631.x

Q fever seroprevalence in metropolitan samples is similar to rural/remote samples in Queensland, Australia

Tozer, S.J., Lambert, S.B., Sloots, T.P. and Nissen, M.D. (2011). Q fever seroprevalence in metropolitan samples is similar to rural/remote samples in Queensland, Australia. European Journal of Clinical Microbiology and Infectious Diseases, 30 (10), 1287-1293. doi: 10.1007/s10096-011-1225-y

Rapid single-nucleotide polymorphism-based identification of clonal Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from patients with cystic fibrosis by the use of real-time PCR and high-resolution melting curve analysis

Anuj, S. N., Whiley, D. M., Kidd, T. J., Ramsay, K. A., Bell, S. C., Syrmis, M. W., Grimwood, K., Wainwright, C. E., Nissen, M. D. and Sloots, T. P. (2011). Rapid single-nucleotide polymorphism-based identification of clonal Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from patients with cystic fibrosis by the use of real-time PCR and high-resolution melting curve analysis. Clinical Microbiology and Infection, 17 (9), 1403-1408. doi: 10.1111/j.1469-0691.2010.03439.x

Successful application of a simple transport method for the conduct of respiratory virus surveillance in remote Indigenous communities in Australia

O'Grady, Kerry-Ann F., Torzillo, Paul J., Rockett, Rebecca J., Whiley, David M., Nissen, Michael D., Sloots, Theo P. and Lambert, Stephen B. (2011). Successful application of a simple transport method for the conduct of respiratory virus surveillance in remote Indigenous communities in Australia. Tropical Medicine and International Health, 16 (6), 766-772. doi: 10.1111/j.1365-3156.2011.02757.x

Viral-bacterial co-infection in Australian Indigenous children with acute otitis media

Binks, Michael J., Cheng, Allen C., Smith-Vaughan, Heidi, Sloots, Theo, Nissen, Michael, Whiley, David, McDonnell, Joseph and Leach, Amanda J. (2011). Viral-bacterial co-infection in Australian Indigenous children with acute otitis media. BMC Infectious Diseases, 11 (161) 161, 1-8. doi: 10.1186/1471-2334-11-161

False-negative results using Neisseria gonorrhoeae porA pseudogene PCR - a clinical gonococcal isolate with an N. meningitidis porA sequence, Australia, March 2011

Whiley, D.M., Limnios, A., Moon, N.J., Gehrig, N., Goire, N., Hogan, T., Lam, A., Jacob, K., Lambert, S.B., Nissen, M.D. and Sloots, T.P. (2011). False-negative results using Neisseria gonorrhoeae porA pseudogene PCR - a clinical gonococcal isolate with an N. meningitidis porA sequence, Australia, March 2011. Eurosurveillance, 16 (21), 5-8. doi: 10.2807/ese.16.21.19874-en

Reduced susceptibility to ceftriaxone in Neisseria gonorrhoeae is spread internationally by genetically distinct gonococcal populations

Whiley, David M., Goire, Namraj, Lambert, Stephen B., Nissen, Michael D., Sloots, Theo P. and Tapsall, John W. (2011). Reduced susceptibility to ceftriaxone in Neisseria gonorrhoeae is spread internationally by genetically distinct gonococcal populations. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 66 (5) dkr052, 1186-1187. doi: 10.1093/jac/dkr052

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

Infrequent detection of KI, WU and MC polyomaviruses in immunosuppressed individuals with or without progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy

Dang, Xin, Bialasiewicz, Seweryn, Nissen, Michael D., Sloots, Theo P., Koralnik, Igor J. and Tan, Chen S. (2011). Infrequent detection of KI, WU and MC polyomaviruses in immunosuppressed individuals with or without progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy. PLoS One, 6 (3) e16736, e16736.1-e16736.5. doi: 10.1371/journal.pone.0016736

A real-time, quantitative PCR method using hydrolysis probes for the monitoring of Plasmodium falciparum load in experimentally infected human volunteers

Rockett, Rebecca J., Tozer, Sarah J., Peatey, Chris, Bialasiewicz, Seweryn, Whiley, David M., Nissen, Michael D., Trenholme, Katharine, Mc Carthy, James S. and Sloots, Theo P. (2011). A real-time, quantitative PCR method using hydrolysis probes for the monitoring of Plasmodium falciparum load in experimentally infected human volunteers. Malaria Journal, 10 (48) 48, 48-1-48-6. doi: 10.1186/1475-2875-10-48

Enhancing gonococcal antimicrobial resistance surveillance: a real-time PCR assay for detection of penicillinase-producing Neisseria gonorrhoeae by use of noncultured clinical samples

Goire, Namraj, Freeman, Kevin, Tapsall, John W., Lambert, Stephen B., Nissen, Michael D., Sloots, Theo P. and Whiley, David M. (2011). Enhancing gonococcal antimicrobial resistance surveillance: a real-time PCR assay for detection of penicillinase-producing Neisseria gonorrhoeae by use of noncultured clinical samples. Journal of clinical microbiology, 49 (2), 513-518. doi: 10.1128/JCM.02024-10

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

Alterations of the pilQ gene in Neisseria gonorrhoeae are unlikely contributors to decreased susceptibility to ceftriaxone and cefixime in clinical gonococcal strains

Whiley, David M., Jacobsson, Susanne, Tapsall, John W., Nissen, Michael D., Sloots, Theo P. and Unemo, Magnus (2010). Alterations of the pilQ gene in Neisseria gonorrhoeae are unlikely contributors to decreased susceptibility to ceftriaxone and cefixime in clinical gonococcal strains. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 65 (12) dkq377, 2543-2547. doi: 10.1093/jac/dkq377

Evaluation of the cobas 4800 CT/NG test for detecting Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Rockett, Rebecca, Goire, Namraj, Limnios, Athena, Turra, Mark, Higgens, Geoffrey, Lambert, Stephen B., Bletchly, Cheryl, Nissen, Michael D., Sloots, Theo P. and Whiley, David M. (2010). Evaluation of the cobas 4800 CT/NG test for detecting Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Sexually Transmitted Infections, 86 (6), 470-473. doi: 10.1136/sti.2010.042812

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

Reduced susceptibility to ceftriaxone in neisseria gonorrhoeae is associated with mutations G542S, P551S and P551L in the gonococcal penicillin-binding protein 2

Whiley, David M., Goire, Namraj, Lambert, Stephen B., Ray, Sanghamitra, Limnios, E. Athena, Nissen, Michael D., Sloots, Theo P. and Tapsall, John W. (2010). Reduced susceptibility to ceftriaxone in neisseria gonorrhoeae is associated with mutations G542S, P551S and P551L in the gonococcal penicillin-binding protein 2. Journal of Antimicrobial Chemotherapy, 65 (8) dkq187, 1615-1618. doi: 10.1093/jac/dkq187

A simple approach for preparing real-time PCR positive reaction controls for rare or emerging viruses

Whiley, David M., Faux, Cassandra E., Bialasiewicz, Seweryn, Gould, Allan R., Lambert, Stephen B., Nissen, Michael D. and Sloots, Theo P. (2010). A simple approach for preparing real-time PCR positive reaction controls for rare or emerging viruses. Journal of Clinical Virology, 48 (3), 193-197. doi: 10.1016/j.jcv.2010.03.022

Whole-genome characterization and genotyping of global WU polyomavirus strains

Bialasiewicz, Seweryn, Rockett, Rebecca, Whiley, David W., Abed, Yacine, Allander, Tobias, Binks, Michael, Boivin, Guy, Cheng, Allen C., Chung, Ju-Young, Ferguson, Patricia E., Gilroy, Nicole M., Leach, Amanda J., Lindau, Cecilia, Rossen, John W., Sorrell, Tania C., Nissen, Michael D. and Sloots, Theo P. (2010). Whole-genome characterization and genotyping of global WU polyomavirus strains. Journal of Virology, 84 (12), 6229-6234. doi: 10.1128/JVI.02658-09

Errantum : Early evidence for direct and indirect effects of the infant rotavirus vaccine program in Queensland (vol 191, pg 157, 2009)

Lambert, Stephen B., Faux, Cassandra E., Hall, Lisa, Birrell, Frances A., Peterson, Karen V, Selvey, Christine E., Sloots, Theo P., Nissen, Michael D and Grimwood, Keith (2010). Errantum : Early evidence for direct and indirect effects of the infant rotavirus vaccine program in Queensland (vol 191, pg 157, 2009). Medical Journal of Australia, 192 (9), 525-525.

Low prevalence of DNA viruses in the human endometrium and endometriosis

Vestergaard, Anna L., Knudsen, Ulla B., Munk, Torben, Rosbach, Hanne, Bialasiewicz, Seweryn, Sloots, Theo P., Martensen, Pia M. and Antonsson, Annika (2010). Low prevalence of DNA viruses in the human endometrium and endometriosis. Archives of Virology, 155 (5), 695-703. doi: 10.1007/s00705-010-0643-y

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

A novel duplex real-time reverse transcription PCR Assay for the detection of influenza A and the novel influenza A(H1N1)strain.

Rockett, Rebecca J., Bialasiewicz, Seweryn, Whiley, David M., Bletchly, Cheryl, Faux, Cassandra E., Lambert, Stephen B., Nimmo, Graeme R., Nissen, Michael D. and Sloots, Theodorus P. (2009). A novel duplex real-time reverse transcription PCR Assay for the detection of influenza A and the novel influenza A(H1N1)strain.. Viruses, 1 (3), 1204-1208. doi: 10.3390/v1031204

Cough-generated aerosols of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and other Gram-negative bacteria from patients with cystic fibrosis.

Wainwright, C. E., France, M. W., O'Rourke, P., Anuj, S., Kidd, T. J., Nissen, M. D., Sloots, T. P., Coulter, C., Ristovski, Z., Hargreaves, M., Rose, B. R., Harbour, C., Bell, SC and Fennelly, KP (2009). Cough-generated aerosols of Pseudomonas aeruginosa and other Gram-negative bacteria from patients with cystic fibrosis.. Thorax, 64 (11), 926-931. doi: 10.1136/thx.2008.112466

An example of competitive inhibition in a monoplex real-time PCR as a cause of reduced fluorescent signal response

Goire, Namraj, Kattenbelt, Jacqueline A., Gould, Allan R., Nissen, Michael D., Sloots, Theo P. and Whiley, David (2009). An example of competitive inhibition in a monoplex real-time PCR as a cause of reduced fluorescent signal response. Pathology, 41 (6), 607-609. doi: 10.1080/00313020903071488

Neisseria gonorrhoeae multi-antigen sequence typing using non-cultured clinical specimens.

Whiley, David M., Goire, Namraj, Ray, E. Sanghamitra, Limnios, Althena, Lambert, Stephen B., Nissen, Michael D., Sloots, Theo P. and Tapsall, John W. (2009). Neisseria gonorrhoeae multi-antigen sequence typing using non-cultured clinical specimens.. Sexually Trasmitted Infections, 86 (1), 51-55. doi: 10.1136/sti.2009.037689

Simple, rapid, and inexpensive detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae resistance mechanisms using heat-denatured isolates and SYBR green-based real-time PCR.

Kugelman, Gayle, Tapsall, John W., Goire, Namraj, Syrmis, Melanie, Limnios, Athena, Lambert, Stephen B., Nissen, Michael D., Sloots, Theo P. and Whiley, David M. (2009). Simple, rapid, and inexpensive detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae resistance mechanisms using heat-denatured isolates and SYBR green-based real-time PCR.. Antimicrobial Agents & Chemotherapy, 53 (10), 4211-4216. doi: 10.1128/AAC.00385-09

Early evidence for direct and indirect effects of the infant rotavirus vaccine program in Queensland

Lambert, Stephen B., Faux, Cassandra E., Hall, Lisa, Birrell, F. A., Peterson, K. V., Selvey, C. E., Sloots, Theo P., Nissen, Michael D. and Grimwood, Keith (2009). Early evidence for direct and indirect effects of the infant rotavirus vaccine program in Queensland. Medical Journal of Australia, 191 (3), 157-160. doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2009.tb02727.x

Detection of BK, JC, WU, or KI polyomaviruses in faecal, urine, blood, cerebrospinal fluid and respiratory samples

Bialasiewicz, Seweryn, Whiley, David M., Lambert, Stephen B., Nissen, Michael D. and Sloots, Theo P. (2009). Detection of BK, JC, WU, or KI polyomaviruses in faecal, urine, blood, cerebrospinal fluid and respiratory samples. Journal of Clinical Virology, 45 (3), 249-254. doi: 10.1016/j.jcv.2009.05.002

Detection of novel influenza A(H1N1) virus by real-time RT-PCR.

Whiley, David M., Bialasiewicz, Seweryn, Bletchly, Cheryl, Faux, Cassandra E., Harrower, Bruce, Gould, Allan R., Lambert, Stephen B., Nimmo, Graeme R., Nissen, Michael D. and Sloots, Theo P. (2009). Detection of novel influenza A(H1N1) virus by real-time RT-PCR.. Journal of Clinical Virology, 45 (3), 203-204. doi: 10.1016/j.jcv.2009.05.032

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

Low rates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa misidentification in isolates from Cystic Fibrosis patients.

Kidd, Timothy J., Ramsay, Kay A., Hu, Honghua Hu, Bye, Peter T. P., Elkins, Mark R., Grimwood, Keith, Harbour, Colin, Marks, Guy B., Nissen, Michael D., Robinson, Phillip J., Rose, Barbara R., Sloots, Theo P., Wainwright, Claire E., Bell, Scott C. and ACPinCF Investigators (2009). Low rates of Pseudomonas aeruginosa misidentification in isolates from Cystic Fibrosis patients.. Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 47 (5), 1503-1509. doi: 10.1128/JCM.00014-09

The check is in the mail: piloting a novel approach to Chlamydia trachomatis testing using self-collected, mailed specimen.

Buhrer-Skinner, Monika, Muller, Reinhold, Bialasiewicz, Seweryn, Sloots, Theo P., Debattista, Joseph, Gordon, Rose and Buettner, Petra G. (2009). The check is in the mail: piloting a novel approach to Chlamydia trachomatis testing using self-collected, mailed specimen.. Sexual Health, 6 (2), 163-169. doi: 10.1071/SH08076

Two cases of failed ceftriaxone treatment in pharyngeal gonorrhoea verified by molecular microbiological methods.

Tapsall, John, Read, Phillip, Carmody, Christopher, Bourne, Christopher, Ray, Sanghamitra, Limnios, Athena, Sloots, Theo and Whiley, David (2009). Two cases of failed ceftriaxone treatment in pharyngeal gonorrhoea verified by molecular microbiological methods.. Journal of Medical Microbiology, 58 (5), 683-687. doi: 10.1099/jmm.0.007641-0

A novel gel-based method for self collection and ambient temperature postal transport of urine for PCR detection of Chlamydia trachomatis.

Bialasiewicz, S., Whiley, D. M., Buhrer-Skinner, M., Bautista, C., Barker, K., Aitken, S., Gordon, R., Muller, R., Lambert, S. B., Debattista, J., Nissen, M. D. and Sloots, T. P. (2009). A novel gel-based method for self collection and ambient temperature postal transport of urine for PCR detection of Chlamydia trachomatis.. Sexually Transmitted Infections, 85 (2), 102-105. doi: 10.1136/sti.2008.032607

The impact of viral respiratory infection on the severity and recovery from an asthma exacerbation.

Chang, Anne B., Clark, Ron, Acworth, Jason P., Petsky, Helen L. and Sloots, Theo P. (2009). The impact of viral respiratory infection on the severity and recovery from an asthma exacerbation.. The Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, 28 (4), 290-294. doi: 10.1097/INF.0b013e31819067b1

Detection of Human Bocavirus in respiratory, fecal and blood samples by real-time PCR

Tozer, Sarah J., Lambert, Stephen B., Whiley, David M., Bialasiewicz, Seweryn, Lyon, Michael J, Nissen, Michael D. and Sloots, Theo P. (2009). Detection of Human Bocavirus in respiratory, fecal and blood samples by real-time PCR. Journal of Medical Virology, 81 (3), 488-493. doi: 10.1002/jmv.21409

Merkel cell polyomavirus DNA in respiratory specimens from children and adults

Bialasiewicz, Seweryn, Lambert, Stephen B., Whiley, David M., Nissen, Michael D. and Sloots, Theo P. (2009). Merkel cell polyomavirus DNA in respiratory specimens from children and adults. Emerging Infectious Diseases, 15 (3), 492-494. doi: 10.3201/eid1503.081067

Identification of Pseudomonas aeruginosa by a duplex real-time polymerase chain reaction assay targeting the ecfX and the gyrB genes

Anuj, Snehal N., Whiley, David M., Kidd, Timothy J., Bell, Scott C., Wainwright, Claire E., Nissen, Michael D. and Sloots, Theo P. (2009). Identification of Pseudomonas aeruginosa by a duplex real-time polymerase chain reaction assay targeting the ecfX and the gyrB genes. Diagnostic Microbiology And Infectious Disease, 63 (2), 127-131. doi: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2008.09.018

Pertussis in infants: How to protect the vulnerable?

Chuk, L-m R, Stephen Lambert, May, M.L., Beard, F. H., Sloots, T. P., Selvey, C. E. and Nissen, Michael D. (2008). Pertussis in infants: How to protect the vulnerable?. Communicable Diseases Intelligence, 32 (4), 449-456.

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

Identification of Australian human respiratory syncytial virus strains containing a 60-nucleotide duplication within the G glycoprotein gene.

Tozer, S., Whiley, D. M., Lunn, G., Rawlinson, W. D., Sammels, L. M., Sloots, T. P. and Nissen, M. D. (2008). Identification of Australian human respiratory syncytial virus strains containing a 60-nucleotide duplication within the G glycoprotein gene.. Pathology, 40 (6), 632-635. doi: 10.1080/00313020802320655

A 5- verus 3- day course of oral corticosteroids for children with asthma exacerbations who are not hospitalised: a randomized control trial

Chang, Anne B., Clark , Ronald, Sloots, Theo P., Stone, David G., Petsky, Helen L., Thearle, Donna, Champion, Anita A., Wheeler, Coralie and Acworth, Jason P. (2008). A 5- verus 3- day course of oral corticosteroids for children with asthma exacerbations who are not hospitalised: a randomized control trial. Medical Journal of Australia, 189 (6), 306-310. doi: 10.5694/j.1326-5377.2008.tb02046.x

Comparing nose-throat swabs and nasopharyngeal aspirates collected from children with symptoms for respiratory virus identification using real-time polymerase chain reaction

Lambert, Stephen B., Whiley, David M., O'Neill, Nicholas T., Andrews, Emily C., Canavan, Fiona M., Bletchly, Cheryl, Siebert, David J., Sloots, Theo P. and Nissen, Michael D. (2008). Comparing nose-throat swabs and nasopharyngeal aspirates collected from children with symptoms for respiratory virus identification using real-time polymerase chain reaction. Pediatrics, 122 (3), e615-e620. doi: 10.1542/peds.2008-0691

High prevalence of a class 1 integron-associated aadB gene cassette in Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from an Australian cystic fibrosis patient population

Syrmis, Melanie, Bell, Scott, Bye, Peter, Coulter, Chris, Harbour, Colin, Iredell, Jon, Kidd, Tim, O'Carroll, Mark, Rose, Barbara, Wainwright, Claire, Sloots, Theo and Nissen, Michael (2008). High prevalence of a class 1 integron-associated aadB gene cassette in Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from an Australian cystic fibrosis patient population. Pathology, 40 (5), 524-525. doi: 10.1080/00313020802197921

Emerging respiratory agents: New viruses for old diseases?

Sloots, T. P., Whiley, D. M., Lambert, S. B. and Nissen, M. D. (2008). Emerging respiratory agents: New viruses for old diseases?. Journal of Clinical Virology, 42 (3), 233-243. doi: 10.1016/j.jcv.2008.03.002

False-Negative results in nucleic acid amplification tests: do we need to routinely use two genetic targets in all assays to overcome problems caused by sequence variation?

Whiley, D. M., Lambert, S., Bialasiewicz, S., Goire, N., Nissen, M. D. and Sloots, T. P. (2008). False-Negative results in nucleic acid amplification tests: do we need to routinely use two genetic targets in all assays to overcome problems caused by sequence variation?. Critical Reviews in Microbiology, 34 (2), 71-76. doi: 10.1080/10408410801960913

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

Major histocompatibility complex class I cytotoxic T lymphocyte immunity to human metapneumovirus (hMPV) in individuals with previous hMPV infection and respiratory disease

Herd, K. A., Nissen, M. D., Hopkins, P. M., Sloots, T. P. and Tindle, R. W. (2008). Major histocompatibility complex class I cytotoxic T lymphocyte immunity to human metapneumovirus (hMPV) in individuals with previous hMPV infection and respiratory disease. The Journal of Infectious Diseases, 197 (4), 584-592. doi: 10.1086/526536

Human metapneumovirus and human coronavirus NL63 - In reply

Lambert, Stephen B., Allen, Kelly M., Sloots, Theo P., Nissen, Michael D. and Nolan, Terry M. (2008). Human metapneumovirus and human coronavirus NL63 - In reply. Pediatrics, 121 (2), 446-447. doi: 10.1542/peds.2007-3386

Presence of the newly discovered human polyomaviruses KI and WU in Australian patients with acute respiratory tract infection

Bialasiewicz, S., Whiley, D. M., Lambert, S. B., Jacob, K., Bletchly, C., Wang, D., Nissen, M. D. and Sloots, T. P. (2008). Presence of the newly discovered human polyomaviruses KI and WU in Australian patients with acute respiratory tract infection. Journal of Clinical Virology, 41 (2), 63-68. doi: 10.1016/j.jcv.2007.11.001

A duplex Neisseria gonorrhoeae real-time polymerase chain reaction assay targeting the gonoccoccal porA pseudogene and multicopy opa genes

Goire, Namraj, Nissen, Michael D., LeCornec, Genevera M., Sloots, Theo P. and Whiley, David, M. (2008). A duplex Neisseria gonorrhoeae real-time polymerase chain reaction assay targeting the gonoccoccal porA pseudogene and multicopy opa genes. Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease, 61 (1), 6-12. doi: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2007.12.007

Exploring 'best practice' for nucleic acid detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Whiley, David M., Garland, Suzanne M., Harnett, Geoffrey, Lum, Gary, Smith, David W., Tabrizi, Sepehr N., Sloots, Theo P. and Tapsall, John W. (2008). Exploring 'best practice' for nucleic acid detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Sexual Health, 5 (1), 17-23. doi: 10.1071/SH07050

A newly reported human polyomavirus, KI virus, is present in the respiratory tract of Australian children

Bialasiewicz, Seweryn, Whiley, David M., Lambert, Stephen B., Wang, David, Nissen, Michael D. and Sloots, Theo P. (2007). A newly reported human polyomavirus, KI virus, is present in the respiratory tract of Australian children. Journal of Clinical Virology, 40 (1), 15-18. doi: 10.1016/j.jcv.2007.07.001

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

Development and evaluation of real-time PCR assays for the detection of the newly identified KI and WU polyomaviruses

Bialasiewicz, S., Whiley, D. M., Lambert, S. B., Gould, A., Nissen, M. D. and Sloots, T. P. (2007). Development and evaluation of real-time PCR assays for the detection of the newly identified KI and WU polyomaviruses. Journal of Clinical Virology, 40 (1), 9-14. doi: 10.1016/j.jcv.2007.07.015

Diversity of penA alterations and subtypes in Neisseria gonorrhoeae strains from Sydney, Australia, that are less susceptible to ceftriaxone

Whiley, David M., Limnios, E. Athena, Ray, Sanghamitra, Sloots, Theo P. and Tapsall, John W. (2007). Diversity of penA alterations and subtypes in Neisseria gonorrhoeae strains from Sydney, Australia, that are less susceptible to ceftriaxone. Antimicrobial Agents And Chemotherapy, 51 (9), 3111-3116. doi: 10.1128/AAC.00306-07

Use of a novel screening PCR indicates presence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates with a mosaic penA gene sequence in Australia

Whiley, David, Bates, John, Limnios, Athena, Nissen, Michael D., Tapsall, John and Sloots, Theo P. (2007). Use of a novel screening PCR indicates presence of Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates with a mosaic penA gene sequence in Australia. Pathology, 39 (4), 445-446. doi: 10.1080/00313020701444515

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

Impact of competitive inhibition and sequence variation upon the sensitivity of Malaria PCR

Bialasiewicz, Seweryn, Whiley, David M., Nissen, Michael D. and Sloots, Theo P. (2007). Impact of competitive inhibition and sequence variation upon the sensitivity of Malaria PCR. Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 45 (5), 1621-1623. doi: 10.1128/JCM.02145-06

Further questions regarding the role of Mosaic penA sequences in conferring reduced susceptibility to Ceftriaxone in Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Whiley, David M., Limnios, E. Athena, Sloots, Theo P. and Tapsall, John W. (2007). Further questions regarding the role of Mosaic penA sequences in conferring reduced susceptibility to Ceftriaxone in Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Antimicrobial Agents and Chemotherapy, 51 (2), 802-803. doi: 10.1128/AAC.01307-06

Incidence, etiology, and symptomatology of upper respiratory illness in elite athletes

Spence, Luke, Brown, Wendy J., Pyne, David B., Nissen, Michael D., Sloots, Theo P., McCormack, Joseph G., Locke, A. Simon and Fricker, Peter A. (2007). Incidence, etiology, and symptomatology of upper respiratory illness in elite athletes. Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise, 39 (4), 577-586. doi: 10.1249/mss.0b013e31802e851a

Molecular diagnosis of medical viruses.

Ratcliff, R. M., Chang, G., TuckWeng, K. and Sloots, T. P. (2007). Molecular diagnosis of medical viruses.. Current Issues in Molecular Biology, 9 (2), 87-102.

Supplemental testing is still required in Australia for samples positive for Neisseria gonorrhoeae by nucleic acid detection tests

Lum, G., Garland, S. M., Tabrizi, S., Harnett, G., Smith, D. W., Sloots, T. P., Whiley, D. M. and Tapsall, J. W. (2006). Supplemental testing is still required in Australia for samples positive for Neisseria gonorrhoeae by nucleic acid detection tests. Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 44 (11), 4292-4294. doi: 10.1128/JCM.01577-06

Applications of molecular testing in clinical laboratories for the diagnosis and control of gonorrhea

Tapsall, John, David Whiley and Sloots, Theodorus P. (2006). Applications of molecular testing in clinical laboratories for the diagnosis and control of gonorrhea. Future Microbiology, 1 (3), 317-324. doi: 10.2217/17460913.1.3.317

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

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

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

Evidence that the gonococcal porA pseudogene is present in a broad range of Neisseria gonorrhoeae strains; suitability as a diagnostic target

Whiley, David M., Anderson, Trevor P., Barratt, Kevin, Beaman, Miles H., Buda, Philip J., Carter, Martine, Freeman, Kevin, Hallsworth, Peter, Limnios, E. Athena, Lum, Gary, Merien, Fabrice, Vernel-Pauillac, Frédérique, Tapsall, John W., Witt, Michael J., Nissen, Michael D. and Sloots, Theo P. (2006). Evidence that the gonococcal porA pseudogene is present in a broad range of Neisseria gonorrhoeae strains; suitability as a diagnostic target. Pathology, 38 (5), 445-448. doi: 10.1080/00313020600928253

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

Nucleic acid amplification testing for Neisseria gonorrhoeae: An ongoing challenge

Whiley, David M., Tapsall, John W. and Sloots, Theo P. (2006). Nucleic acid amplification testing for Neisseria gonorrhoeae: An ongoing challenge. Journal of Molecular Diagnostics, 8 (1), 3-15. doi: 10.2353/jmoldx.2006.050045

Perspective on the host response to human metapneumovirus infection: what can we learn from respiratory syncytial virus infections?

Mahalingam, S., Schwarze, J., Zaid, A., Nissen, M., Sloots, T., Tauro, S., Storer, J., Alvarez, R. and Tripp, R. A. (2006). Perspective on the host response to human metapneumovirus infection: what can we learn from respiratory syncytial virus infections?. Microbes And Infection, 8 (1), 285-293. doi: 10.1016/j.micinf.2005.07.001

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

Sequence variation can affect the performance of minor groove binder TaqMan probes in viral diagnostic assays

Whiley, David M. and Sloots, Theo P. (2006). Sequence variation can affect the performance of minor groove binder TaqMan probes in viral diagnostic assays. Journal of Clinical Virology, 35 (1), 81-83. doi: 10.1016/j.jcv.2005.05.002

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

A 5 '-nuclease real-time reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction assay for the detection of a broad range of influenza A subtypes, including H5N1

Whiley, David M. and Sloots, Theo P. (2005). A 5 '-nuclease real-time reverse transcriptase-polymerase chain reaction assay for the detection of a broad range of influenza A subtypes, including H5N1. Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease, 53 (4), 335-337. doi: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2005.08.002

A cluster of culture positive gonococcal infections but with false negative cppB gene based PCR

Lum, G., Freeman, K., Nguyen, N. L., Limnios, E. A., Tabrizi, S. M., Carter, I., Chambers, I. W., Sloots, T. P., Whiley, D. M., Garland, S. M. and Tapsall, J. (2005). A cluster of culture positive gonococcal infections but with false negative cppB gene based PCR. Sexually Transmitted Infections, 81 (5), 400-402. doi: 10.1136/sti.2004.013805

Sequence variation in primer targets affects the accuracy of viral quantitative PCR

Whiley, David M. and Sloots, Theo P. (2005). Sequence variation in primer targets affects the accuracy of viral quantitative PCR. Journal of Clinical Virology, 34 (2), 104-107. doi: 10.1016/j.jcv.2005.02.010

A real-time PCR assay for the detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae in genital and extragenital specimens

Whiley, David M., Buda, Philip P., Freeman, Kevin, Prattle, Neville I., Bates, John and Sloots, Theo P. (2005). A real-time PCR assay for the detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae in genital and extragenital specimens. Diagnostic Microbiology and Infectious Disease, 52 (1), 1-5. doi: 10.1016/j.diagmicrobio.2004.12.011

Cryptic-plasmid-free gonococci may contribute to failure of cppB gene-based assays to confirm results of BD ProbeTEC PCR for identification of Neisseria gonorrhoeae

Tapsall, J. W., Limnios, E. A., Nguyen, N. L., Carter, I., Lum, G., Freeman, K., Tabrizi, S. N., Garland, S. M., Whiley, D. M., Sloots, T. P. and Chambers, I. W. (2005). Cryptic-plasmid-free gonococci may contribute to failure of cppB gene-based assays to confirm results of BD ProbeTEC PCR for identification of Neisseria gonorrhoeae. Journal of Clinical Microbiology, 43 (4), 2036-2037. doi: 10.1128/JCM.43.4.2036-2037.2005

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

Comparison of three in-house multiplex PCR assays for the detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis using real-time and conventional detection methodologies

Whiley, David M. and Sloots, Theo P. (2005). Comparison of three in-house multiplex PCR assays for the detection of Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis using real-time and conventional detection methodologies. Pathology, 37 (5), 364-370. doi: 10.1080/00313020500254552

Melting curve analysis using hybridisation probes: limitations in microbial molecular diagnostics

Whiley, David M. and Sloots, Theo P. (2005). Melting curve analysis using hybridisation probes: limitations in microbial molecular diagnostics. Pathology, 37 (3), 254-256. doi: 10.1080/00313020500099270

Method for detection of respiratory viruses in the sputa of patients with cystic fibrosis

Punch, G., Syrmis, M. W., Rose, B. R., Harbour, C., Bye, P. T. P., Nissen, M. D., Elkins, M. R. and Sloots, T. P. (2005). Method for detection of respiratory viruses in the sputa of patients with cystic fibrosis. European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, 24 (1), 54-57. doi: 10.1007/s10096-004-1273-7

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

Rapid genotyping of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates harboured by adult and paediatric patients with cystic fibrosis using repetitive-element-based PCR assays

Syrmis, Melanie W., O'Carroll, Mark R., Sloots, Theo P., Coulter, Chris, Wainwright, Claire E., Bell, Scott C. and Nissen, Michael D. (2004). Rapid genotyping of Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates harboured by adult and paediatric patients with cystic fibrosis using repetitive-element-based PCR assays. Journal of Medical Microbiology, 53 (11), 1089-1096. doi: 10.1099/jmm.0.45611-0

A new confirmatory Neisseria gonorrhoeae real-time PCR assay targeting the porA pseudogene

Whiley, D. M., Buda, P. J., Bayliss, J., Cover, L., Bates, J. and Sloots, T. P. (2004). A new confirmatory Neisseria gonorrhoeae real-time PCR assay targeting the porA pseudogene. European Journal of Clinical Microbiology & Infectious Diseases, 23 (9), 705-710. doi: 10.1007/s10096-004-1170-0

Clonal strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in paediatric and adult cystic fibrosis units

O'Carroll, M. R., Syrmis, M. W., Wainwright, C. E., Greer, R. M., Mitchell, P., Coulter, C., Sloots, T. P., Nissen, M. D. and Bell, S. C. (2004). Clonal strains of Pseudomonas aeruginosa in paediatric and adult cystic fibrosis units. European Respiratory Journal, 24 (1), 101-106. doi: 10.1183/09031936.04.00122903

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

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

Validation of assembled nucleic acid-based tests in diagnostic microbiology laboratories

Dimech, Wayne, Bowden, Scott D., Brestovac, Brian, Byron, Keith, James, Greg, Jardine, Darren, Sloots, Theo and Dax, Elizabeth M. (2004). Validation of assembled nucleic acid-based tests in diagnostic microbiology laboratories. Pathology, 36 (1), 45-50. doi: 10.1080/0031302032000174941

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

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.

Rapid diagnosis in pediatric infectious diseases: The past, the present and the future

Nissen, Michael D. and Sloots, Theo P. (2002). Rapid diagnosis in pediatric infectious diseases: The past, the present and the future. Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, 21 (6), 605-612. doi: 10.1097/01.inf.0000016466.92786.9d

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

Vitamin B12 and hepatitis C: Molecular biology and human pathology

Lott, William B., Takyar, Seyedtaghi S., Tuppen, Joseph, Crawford, Darrell H. G., Harrison, Michael, Sloots, Theo P. and Gowans, Eric J. (2001). Vitamin B12 and hepatitis C: Molecular biology and human pathology. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, 98 (9), 4916-4921. doi: 10.1073/pnas.081072798

Epstein-Barr virus encephalitis in a renal allograft recipient diagnosed by polymerase chain reaction on cerebrospinal fluid and successfully treated with ganciclovir

MacGinley, Robert, Bartley, Paul B., Sloots, Theo P. and Johnson, David W. (2001). Epstein-Barr virus encephalitis in a renal allograft recipient diagnosed by polymerase chain reaction on cerebrospinal fluid and successfully treated with ganciclovir. Nephrology Dialysis Transplantation, 16 (1), 197-198. doi: 10.1093/ndt/16.1.197

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

Human herpesvirus type 8 in salivary gland tumors

Klussmann, Jens Peter, Muller, Andreas, Wagner, Mathias, Guntinas-Lichius, Orlando, Jungehuelsing, Markus, Sloots, Theo, Ablashi, Dharam V. and Krueger, Gerhard R. F. (2000). Human herpesvirus type 8 in salivary gland tumors. Journal of Clinical Virology, 16 (3), 239-246. doi: 10.1016/S1386-6532(99)00077-3

Acute hypertrophic cardiomyopathy possibly associated with Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection

Nissen, M., McEniery, J., Delbridge, G., Pearn, John H., Sloots, T. and Whight, C. (1995). Acute hypertrophic cardiomyopathy possibly associated with Mycoplasma pneumoniae infection. Pediatric Infectious Disease Journal, 14 (1), 74-76.

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

Wheezy episodes during the first year of life decrease airway distensibility

Kumar, A., Czovek, D., Shackleton, C., Hantos, Z., Grimwood, K., Sarna, M., Whiley, D., Sloot, T., Alsaleh, A., Lambert, S. and Sly, P. (2015). Wheezy episodes during the first year of life decrease airway distensibility. Thoracic Society of Australia & New Zealand and the Australian & New Zealand Society of Respiratory Science, Annual Scientific Meeting 2015, Gold Coast, Australia, 27 March – 1 April, 2015. Richmond, Australia: Wiley-Blackwell Publishing Asia. doi: 10.1111/resp.12494_7

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

Chronic cough following acute respiratory illness in children

Drescher, B. J., Chang, A. B., Phillips, N., Acworth, J., Marchant, J. M., Sloots, T. and O'Grady, K. F. (2013). Chronic cough following acute respiratory illness in children. 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

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

WU, KI, MW and MCV polyomavirus infection in the first 2 years of life

Rockett, Rebecca, Bialasiewicz, Seweryn, Lambert, Stephen B., Ware, Robert, Whiley, David M., Nissen, Michael D., Grimwood, Keith and Sloots, Theo P. (2013). WU, KI, MW and MCV polyomavirus infection in the first 2 years of life. 5th International Conference on Polyomaviruses and Human Diseases: Basic and Clinical Perspectives, Stresa Italy, 09-11 May 2013. New York, NY United States: Springer New York LLC.

The changing epidemiology of rotavirus in Queensland, Australia, three years after the introduction of pentavalent rotavirus vaccine

Lambert, Stephen B., Peterson KV, Selvey CE, Sloots, Theodorus P., Nissen, Michael D. and Keith Grimwood (2011). The changing epidemiology of rotavirus in Queensland, Australia, three years after the introduction of pentavalent rotavirus vaccine. The 7th World Congress of the World Society of Pediatric Infectious Diseases, Melbourne , Australia, 16 - 19th, 2011.

The continuing decline: rotavirus in Queensland following the introduction of multivalent vaccine

Lambert, Stephen B., Peterson, K., Selvey, C., Sloots, Theodorus P., Nissen, Michael D. and Grimwood, Keith (2011). The continuing decline: rotavirus in Queensland following the introduction of multivalent vaccine. Public Health Association Communicable Disease Control Conference, Canberra, ACT, Australia, 4-6 April 2011.

A new multiplexable, quantitative, real-time system for detection of nucleic acids

Barnard, R., Lai, R., Pearson, D., Phua, Z. Y., Whiley, D., Sloots, T. and Barnett, G. (2009). A new multiplexable, quantitative, real-time system for detection of nucleic acids. 14th European Congress on Biotechnology, Barcelona, Spain, 13-16 September 2009. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.nbt.2009.06.044

Early evidence for direct and indirect effects of the infant rotavirus vaccine program in Queensland, Australia

Lambert, Stephen B., Faux, Cassandra E., Hall, L., Birrell, F. E., Peterson, K. V., Selvey, C., Sloots, T. P., Nissen, M. D. and Grimwood, K. (2009). Early evidence for direct and indirect effects of the infant rotavirus vaccine program in Queensland, Australia. European Society for Paediatric Infectious Diseases, 27th Annual Scientic Meeting, Brussels, Belgium, 9-13 June 2009.

The impact of oligonucleotide design on PCR sensitivity. Abstract M-54

Bialasiewicz S., Whiley D., Nissen, M. D. and Sloots, T. P. (2007). The impact of oligonucleotide design on PCR sensitivity. Abstract M-54. Clinical Virology Symposium, Clearwater, FL, USA, 2007.

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.

Factors influencing the sensitivity of the malarial PCR assay.

Bialasiewicz S., Whiley D., Nissen, M. D. and Sloots, T. P. (2006). Factors influencing the sensitivity of the malarial PCR assay.. ASM SVM Special Interest Group Meeting, Brisbane, 2006.

The impact of competitive inhibition and sequence variation upon the sensitivity of malaria PCR

Bialasiewicz S., Whiley D. and Sloots, Theodorus P. (2006). The impact of competitive inhibition and sequence variation upon the sensitivity of malaria PCR. Australian Society for Microbiology Annual Scientific Meeting, Gold Coast, Australia, 2006.

The impact of competitive inhibition and sequence variation upon the sensitivity of malaria PCR.

Bialasiewicz S., Whiley D. and Sloots, Theodorus P. (2006). The impact of competitive inhibition and sequence variation upon the sensitivity of malaria PCR.. Annual Health and Medical Research Conference of Queensland, Brisbane, Australia., 2006.

Detection of an integron associated aadB resistance gene in Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from patients with CF

Syrmis, M., O'Carroll, M., Iredell, J., Wainwright, C., Coulter, C., Sloots, T., Bell, S. and Nissen, M. (2005). Detection of an integron associated aadB resistance gene in Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from patients with CF. 2005 Annual Scientific Meeting The Thoracic Society of Australia and New Zealand, Perth, Australia, 18-23 March, 2005. Carlton South, Victoria: Blackwell Publishing Asia. doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1843.2005.00663.x-i1

Detection of an integron associated aadb-resistance gene in Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from patients with CF

Syrmis, M., O'Carroll, M., Iredell, J., Wainwright, C. E., Coulter, C., Sloots, T., Bell, S. C. and Nissen, M. (2005). Detection of an integron associated aadb-resistance gene in Pseudomonas aeruginosa isolates from patients with CF. 28th European Cystic Fibrosis Conference, Crete, Greece, 22-25 Jun, 2005. Amsterdam, Netherlands: Elsevier BV.

Upper respiratory illness aetiology and symptomatology in elite and recreationally competitive athletes

Spence, L., Nissen, M. D., Sloots, T. P., McCormack, J. G., Locke, S., Pyne, D. B., Fricker, P. A. and Brown, W. J. (2005). Upper respiratory illness aetiology and symptomatology in elite and recreationally competitive athletes. 7th ISEI Symposium, Monte Carlo, 15-17 September, 2005. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/j.bbi.2005.06.001

Identifying the aetiology of upper respiratory illness in elite and recreational athletes

Spence, L., Nissen, M. D., Sloots, T. P., McCormack, J. G., Locke, S., Pyne, D., Fricker, P. and Brown, W. J. (2004). Identifying the aetiology of upper respiratory illness in elite and recreational athletes. Hot Topics from the Red Centre, Alice Springs, NT, Australia, 6-9 October 2004. Amsterdam, The Netherlands: Elsevier. doi: 10.1016/S1440-2440(04)80138-5

Presence of epidemic Pseudomonas aeruginosa shared between paediatric and adult cystic fibrosis

O'Carroll, M. R., Bell, S. C., Coulter, C., Wainwright, C. E., Nissen, M., Sloots, T. and Syrmis, M. (2003). Presence of epidemic Pseudomonas aeruginosa shared between paediatric and adult cystic fibrosis. TSANZ 2003 Annual Scientific Meeting, Adelaide, Australia, 4-9 April, 2003. Carlton South, Australia: doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1843.2003.supp_1.x

Presence of epidemic Pseudomonas aeruginosa shared between paediatric and adult cystic fibrosis

O'Carroll, M. R., Coulter, C., Bell, S. C., Syrmis, M., Wainwright, C. E., Nissen, M. and Sloots, T. (2003). Presence of epidemic Pseudomonas aeruginosa shared between paediatric and adult cystic fibrosis. 26th European CF Conference, Belfast, Ireland, 5–7 June , 2003. Netherlands: Elsevier Science. doi: 10.1016/S1569-1993(03)00027-4

Rapid genotyping of Pseudomonas aeruginosa using repetitive element based PCR assays

O'Carroll, M. R., Coulter, C., Bell, S. C., Syrmis, M., Wainwright, C. E., Nissen, M. and Sloots, T. (2003). Rapid genotyping of Pseudomonas aeruginosa using repetitive element based PCR assays. 26th European CF Conference, Belfast, Ireland, 5–7 June , 2003. Netherlands: Elsevier Science. doi: 10.1016/S1569-1993(03)00027-4

Rapid genotyping of Pseudomonas aeruginosa using repetitive element based PCr assays

O'Carroll, M. R., Bell, S. C., Coulter, C., Wainwright, C. E., Nissen, M., Sloots, T. and Syrmis, M. (2003). Rapid genotyping of Pseudomonas aeruginosa using repetitive element based PCr assays. TSANZ 2003 Annual Scientific Meeting, Adelaide, Australia, 4-9 April, 2003. Carlton South, Australia: doi: 10.1111/j.1440-1843.2003.supp_1.x

Prevalence of Bacteroides forsythus in a cardiovascular diseased population: A case controlled analysis using real-time PCR

Hamlet, S., Whiley, D., Sloots, T., Cullinan, M., Westerman, B., Palmer, J., West, M. and Seymour, G. (2002). Prevalence of Bacteroides forsythus in a cardiovascular diseased population: A case controlled analysis using real-time PCR. 80th General Session of the International Association of Dental Research, San Diego, 6-9th March, 2002. Chicago, Ill., USA: American Association of Dental Research.

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.

Low dose valaciclovir for the prevention of CMV disease post allogeneic bone marrow transplantation

Irving, I, Williamson, J, Mollee, P, Morton, AJ, Sloots, T, Siebert, D and Durrant, S (2001). Low dose valaciclovir for the prevention of CMV disease post allogeneic bone marrow transplantation. BASINGSTOKE: NATURE PUBLISHING GROUP.

Effects of cobalamin on hepatitis C virus translation and replication

Crawford, D.H., Lott, W.B., Cooksley, G., HArrison, M., McDonald, G., Sloots, T. and Gowans, E.J. (2000). Effects of cobalamin on hepatitis C virus translation and replication. 51st Annual Meeting American Association for the Study of Liver Disease, Dallas, TX, United States, 27 - 31 October 2000. Hoboken, NJ, United States: John Wiley & Sons.

Effects of cobalamin on hepatitis C virus translation and replication

Cooksley, W. G. E., Crawford, D., Gowans, E. J., Harrison, M., Lott, W. B., Macdonald, G. and Sloots, T. (2000). Effects of cobalamin on hepatitis C virus translation and replication. Ann Mtg of American Assn for the Study of Liver Disease, Dallas, Texas, 27-31 Oct, 2000.