Search for dissertations about: "parenteral transmission"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words parenteral transmission.

  2. 1. GB virus C/hepatitis G virus infection: clinical, histological and epidemiological aspects

    Author : Per Björkman; Enheten för infektionssjukdomar; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; endoscopy; nosocomial; sexual transmission; parenteral transmission; blood donor; ALT; liver disease; hepatitis; GBV-C HGV; HCV; Infections; Infektioner;

    Abstract : GBV-C/HGV is a blood-borne virus related to the hepatitis C virus. We studied GBV-C/HGV infection in different populations, its transmission, and its association with liver disease. GBV-C/HGV viraemia was detected by PCR in 19/576 blood donors. Donors with normal and elevated ALT levels had similar rates of viraemia (1. READ MORE

  4. 2. Hepatitis C virus infection : molecular analysis of transmission and immunity

    Author : Tobias Allander; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Hepatitis C virus; Nosocomial transmission; Hemodialysis; Leukemia Envelope glycoprotein gp70; Hypervariable region 1; Antibodies; Phage display; Combinatorial antibody libraries; Neutralization.;

    Abstract : Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is an important cause for chronic liver disease worldwide. Infection by HCV may resolve spontaneously, but in the majority of cases a chronic infection is established, that may result in liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular cancer. READ MORE

  5. 3. Studies on transmission and immune responses of the human hepaciviruses

    Author : Margaret Chen; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The hepatitis C virus (HCV) and GB virus C/hepatitis G virus (GBV-C/HGV) are the most recently identified hepaciviruses in the family of Flaviviridae. Although these viruses are transmitted mainly through parenteral routes a significant proportion of infected individuals lack identified transmission routes. READ MORE

  6. 4. Epidemiology and clinical importance of GB virus C/hepatitis G virus

    Author : Robert Halasz; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : GBV-C; HGV; prevalence; transmission; children; fulminant hepatic failure; clinical importance;

    Abstract : GB virus C (GBV-C) or hepatitis G virus (HGV) is a recently discovered enveloped RNA virus belonging to the Flaviviridae family. GBV-C/HGV has been suggested to be a causative agent of non-A-non-E hepatitis. However, several contradictory observations cast doubts that it actually causes hepatitis. READ MORE

  7. 5. Chronic hepatitis C infection. With special reference to prevalence, aggravating factors and longterm outcome

    Author : Hans Verbaan; Gastroenterologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Gastro-enterology; alpha1-antichymotrrypsin; kollagen markers; hepatocellular cancer; cirrhosis; Hepatitis C infection; alcohol; Gastroenterologi;

    Abstract : Since the discovery of hepatitis C virus (HCV) in 1989, it has proved to be a formidable health problem with a major impact on morbidity and mortality throughout the world. In this investigation, patients with chronic hepatitis C infection have been studied with special reference to prevalence, aggravating factors and longterm outcome. READ MORE