Search for dissertations about: "Malaria"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 275 swedish dissertations containing the word Malaria.

  2. 21. Human candidate polymorphisms and malaria susceptibility in sympatric ethnic groups, The Fulani and The Dogon of Mali

    Author : Bakary Maiga; Ann-Kristin Östlund Farrants; Lars Hviid; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Malaria; Fulani; Dogon; Blood group; SNPs; IL-4; FcγRIIa; antibody level; molekylär biovetenskap; Molecular Bioscience;

    Abstract : In malaria endemic regions, resistance to malaria constitutes a critical selective pressureon genetic polymorphisms that regulate immune defense and inflammatory pathways.Differences in malaria susceptibility between sympatric ethnic groups have been described inMali. READ MORE

  4. 22. Integrated community case management of malaria and pneumonia in eastern Uganda : care-seeking, adherence, and community health worker performance

    Author : Joan Nakayaga Kalyango; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : malaria;

    Abstract : Background: Despite being easily preventable and treatable, malaria and pneumonia are major killers of children aged less than five years. Integrated community based interventions through which lay persons called community health workers (CHWs) can manage malaria, pneumonia, diarrhea and neonatal conditions are recommended by WHO and UNICEF. READ MORE

  5. 23. Community case management of malaria and pneumonia in children : exploring use of diagnostics by community health workers in Uganda

    Author : David Odaka Mukanga; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : malaria;

    Abstract : Background: Malaria and pneumonia are leading causes of under-five mortality in Sub-Saharan Africa. WHO/UNICEF recommend integrated community malaria and pneumonia care in situations where febrile children also have cough and rapid breathing. READ MORE

  6. 24. Avian Malaria and Interspecific Interactions in Ficedula Flycatchers

    Author : William Jones; Anna Qvarnström; Rebecca Safran; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; ficedula; flycatcher; avian malaria; Biologi med inriktning mot zooekologi; Biology with specialization in Animal Ecology;

    Abstract : Parasitism is a core theme in ecological and evolutionary studies. Despite this, there are still gaps in our knowledge regarding host-parasite interactions in nature. READ MORE

  7. 25. Malaria in travellers and migrants

    Author : Andreas Wångdahl; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Malaria is a potentially fatal disease that caused approximately 241 million cases and 627 000 deaths in 2020, most in children in Sub-Saharan Africa. In non-endemic countries, malaria is imported by travellers and migrants and timely management and treatment is crucial. READ MORE