Search for dissertations about: "Haemophilus ducreyi"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 swedish dissertations containing the words Haemophilus ducreyi.

  2. 1. Beta-Lactamase in Haemophilus ducreyi: Purification, Characterization, and Mutagenesis

    Author : Ratana Lawung; Tillämpad biokemi; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Biokemi; Metabolism; Biochemistry; enzyme calorimeter; site-directed mutagenesis; ampicillin resistance plasmid; Haemophilus ducreyi; TEM-1 b-lactamase; metabolism; Proteins; enzymology; Proteiner; enzymologi; Microbiology; bacteriology; virology; mycology; Mikrobiologi; bakteriologi; virologi; mykologi;

    Abstract : Chancroid caused by Haemophilus ducreyi, has been described as a significantly predisposing factor of HIV heterosexual transmission in an endemic region of both diseases. Antibiotic resistances are extensively found in H. ducreyi and many of the resistances are due to the presence of resistance plasmids. READ MORE

  4. 2. The cytolethal distending toxin of Haemophilus ducreyi. Purification and biological activity

    Author : Catharina Wising; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : Haemophilus ducreyi; chancroid; STD; CDT; HdCDT;

    Abstract : Haemophilus ducreyi is a Gram-negative bacterium that causes the sexually transmitted disease (STD) chancroid. The disease is endemic in many developing countries, and occurs as restricted outbreaks in the industrialized part of the world. READ MORE

  5. 3. Lipooligosaccharide and Cytolethal distending toxin of Haemophilus ducreyi and antibody responses

    Author : Annika Lundqvist; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : Haemophilus ducreyi; lipooligosaccharide; cytolethal distending toxin;

    Abstract : The Gram-negative bacterium Haemophilus ducreyi causes chancroid, a sexually transmitted infection characterized by persistent ulcers on genitals. The disease is prevalent in developing countries and facilitates transmission and acquisition of HIV. READ MORE

  6. 4. Monoclonal antibodies against Haemophilus lipopolysaccharides

    Author : Silvia Borrelli; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Haemophilus influenzae Haemophilus ducreyi Monoclonal antibody MAh :Bacterial lipopolysaccharide LPS Antigen detection Epitopes Epitope accessibility:Immunochemistry EIA Specificity.;

    Abstract : The genus Haemophilus comprises a group of gram-negative bacteria with fastidious growth requirements. Among the Haemophilus species, H. influenzae and H. ducreyi are the most important in human medicine. READ MORE

  7. 5. Studies on genital ulcer disease in Tanzania. Aetiology with special reference to Haemophilus ducreyi, association with human immunodeficiecy virus infection, and human papilloma virus

    Author : Judica Mbwana; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : GUD; H. ducreyi; HSV-2; HIV-1; HdCDT; ELISA; RAPD; PCR; HPV;

    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