Search for dissertations about: "Honduras"

Showing result 6 - 10 of 18 swedish dissertations containing the word Honduras.

  2. 6. Iron requirements of term, breast-fed infants : a study in Sweden and Honduras

    Author : Magnus Domellöf; Olle Hernell; Peter Aggett; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

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  4. 7. HIV-1 drug resistance and molecular epidemiology in Honduras

    Author : Wendy Murillo; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The high genetic diversity and rapid evolution of HIV-1 poses a challenge to the worldwide prevention and treatment programs. Effective antiretroviral treatment has significantly improved the quality of life for HIV-infected patients. READ MORE

  5. 8. Taeniasis and cysticercosis in Honduras : epidemiological, serological, and clinical aspects

    Author : Ana Lourdes Sanchez; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Taenia solium; taeniasis; cysticercosis; neurocysticercosis; porcine cysticercosis; computed tomography; enzyme-linked immunoelectrotransfer blot EITB assay; epilepsy; prevalence; epidemiology; Honduras;

    Abstract : Taenia solium taeniasis and cysticercosis are recognised as important and increasing public health problems in Latin America. These infections not only have a significant socio-economical impact due to chronic morbidity, decreased productivity of affected persons, high cost of medical diagnosis and treatment, but also cause economical losses due to the condemnation of infected pork meat. READ MORE

  6. 9. Antiretroviral drug resistant HIV-1 in women and children living in Honduras

    Author : Leda Parham; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Antiretroviral therapy (ART) in HIV infected pregnant women contributes to the prevention of HIV transmission to the newborn. However, as ART can also induce HIV drug resistance during suboptimal levels of virological suppression a major concern is the subsequent risk for transmitted drug resistant (TDR) virus to the child. READ MORE

  7. 10. Rapid detection of drug resistance and genetic characterisation of Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates in Honduras

    Author : Senia Rosales; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: New challenges for tuberculosis (TB) control are emerging in the 21st century. The deadly combination TB/HIV as well as the development and spread of new forms of drug resistance are some examples. In this context, the timely detection of TB cases, especially of those with resistant TB is important. READ MORE