Search for dissertations about: "HIV ELISA"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 24 swedish dissertations containing the words HIV ELISA.
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1. Studies on genital ulcer disease in Tanzania. Aetiology with special reference to Haemophilus ducreyi, association with human immunodeficiecy virus infection, and human papilloma virus
Abstract : Genital ulcer diseases (GUD) caused by Haemophilus ducreyi, Treponema pallidum and herpessimplex type 2 (HSV-2) are an important health problem in many developing countries. Ulcerativesexually transmitted infections (STIs) have been associated with increased acquisition andtransmission of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1). READ MORE
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2. Exploring Anti-FVIII Antibodies in Haemophilia A - Role in In Vitro Haemostasis and Clinical Disease
Abstract : Haemophilia A (HA) is caused by defective synthesis of coagulation factor VIII(FVIII), which has serious effects on haemostasis; joints being the most common site of bleeding. The development of FVIII replacements has improved the situation for patients with haemophilia such that chronic arthropathy can be prevented, and life expectancy and the quality of life have increased. READ MORE
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3. Plant-produced STI vaccine antigens with special emphasis on HIV-1 p24
Abstract : Objective: To establish stable transgenic non-toxic plants as a platform for plant-based vaccine production as well as potential oral delivery system of vaccine antigens for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The concept is to immunize the mucosal immune system present in the gut-associated lymphoid tissues (GALT). READ MORE
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4. HIV-1 infection in Tanzania : HIV antibody testing strategies and lymphocyte subset determinations
Abstract : The objectives of the studies that are reported in this thesis were to evaluate HIV antibody testing strategies and prognostic markers and to study inummological deterioration of HIV-1 infected individuals. Alternative testing strategies for confirmation of HIV seropositivity were evaluated using combinations of screening assays. READ MORE
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5. Aspects of immune activation in HIV-1 infection
Abstract : Abnormal immune system activation is central in HIV-1 pathogenesis leading to CD4+ T-cell depletion and inappropriate immune responses. Disease stage and HIV load strongly correlate with the immune activation level which decreases under antiretroviral therapy (ART). READ MORE