Search for dissertations about: "community-acquired pneumonia in children"

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2. 1. Severe viral respiratory tract infections in children

   Author : Samuel Arthur Rhedin; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are estimated to cause 703.000 deaths annually in children below five years. The majority of RTIs in children are caused by viruses, yet the number of antivirals approved for treatment of these infections is very limited. READ MORE

4. 2. Urinary Clara cell protein and alpha 1-microglobulin – biomarkers of changes in kidney and airway function

   Author : Lena Andersson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : biomarker; Clara cell 16 kDa protein CC16 ; alpha 1-microglobulin A1M ; ambient air pollution; renal function; pyelonephritis; children;

   Abstract : Validated biomarkers are useful tools for screening large populations. The benefit of screening may be improved risk assessment or early indications of adverse effects before detection or onset of symptoms. READ MORE

5. 3. C-reactive protein in clinical practice with special regard to infectious diseases

   Author : Lars-Olof Hansson; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : CRP; general practice; septi-caemia; endocarditis; influenza; bacterialmeningitis; viral meningitis; community-acquired pneumonia; malignant melanoma; albumin; transferrin; a-1 anti-trypsin; hapto-globin; orosomucoid; transthyretin; iron.;

   Abstract : A new simple affinity purification method for human CRP using Arginine-Sepharose 4B was developed with a recovery of >90 % and containing < 5-10 % contaminating proteins. In a multicenter study including 607 consecutive patients in general practice, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and serum CRP were compared. READ MORE

6. 4. High antibiotic use and resistance among children under five : acute respiratory infections : knowledge and behaviour of caregivers and healthcare providers in Vietnam

   Author : Hoa Nguyen Quynh; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Acute respiratory infections; antibiotic use; antibiotic resistance; children; caregiver; healthcare provider; Vietnam;

   Abstract : Background: Increased bacterial resistance is threatening the therapeutic effectiveness of antibiotics. High level of antibiotic use is probably the main factor driving the emergence of resistance. READ MORE

7. 5. Streptococcus pneumoniae : epidemiological, clinical and serological studies

   Author : Lars Å. Burman; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Streptococcus pneumoniae; incidence; predisposing factors; prognosis; serotyping; etiology of pneumonia; diagnostic methods; COA; CIE; pneumococcal serology;

   Abstract : A retrospective study of invasive pneumococcal disease in patients from Greater Göteborg in 1964- 1980 identified 125 cases of meningitis, 305 of pneumonia, 61 of septicemia with unknown focus, and 17 with other manifestations, all verified by cultures from normally sterile body fluids. The incidence was several times higher in infants and in the elderly than in any other age-group. READ MORE