Search for dissertations about: "HPV16"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 34 swedish dissertations containing the word HPV16.
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16. Dynamics of oncogenic human papillomavirus infection
Abstract : Background: Sexually transmitted oncogenic human papillomaviruses(HPVs), particularly HPV type 16, are the major cause of several human cancers, notably cervical and other anogenital cancers. The spread of these infections in human populations can be monitored using seroepidemiology. READ MORE
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17. New diagnostic and prognostic methods to improve the effectiveness of cervical cancer screening
Abstract : This thesis has made use of real-life clinical practice to provide guidance for secondary prevention of cervical cancer. We combined epidemiological, virological and biostatistical investigations using HPV DNA and HPV E6/E7 mRNA tests in women who were identified with abnormal findings through the organised cervical cancerscreening programme. READ MORE
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18. Human papillomavirus in men who have sex with men, transgender women and people living with HIV in Pakistan
Abstract : Background: Anal infection with human papillomavirus (HPV) and associated anal squamous intraepithelial lesions (ASIL), are more prevalent among men who have sex with men (MSM) particularly among MSM and transgender women living with HIV The high prevalence of HIV among MSM and transgender women in Pakistan is a significant health concern and access to screening and health-seeking is often delayed due to stigmatization and discrimination. Anal Papanicolaou (Pap) screening may have utility in the identification of these lesions and is a cost- effective modality for anal cancer prevention among MSM, but no such data are available for Pakistan. READ MORE
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19. 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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20. Immunological responses in genital HPV infections and etiology of cervical cancer
Abstract : Cervical cancer is one of the most common forms of cancers in women. Every year approximately 450,000 women are diagnosed worldwide and 200,000 die. The sexually transmitted oncogenic human papillomavirus (HPV) types are established as the major etiological agents of cancer of the cervix. READ MORE