Search for dissertations about: "Neonatal Sepsis dissertations"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words Neonatal Sepsis dissertations.

2. 1. Coagulase-negative staphylococci septicaemia in newborns : aspects on host-bacterial interactions with special regard to neutrophil and endothelial response

   Author : Maria Björkqvist; Stellan Håkansson; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : Newborn infants, especially those born preterm, are immunologically immature and prone to invasive infections. As a result of the increasing survival of very preterm (VPT < 31 weeks gestational age) newborns, nosocomial septicaemia has become a major concern the neonatal intensive care, and coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are nowadays the most frequently isolated pathogens in neonatal blood cultures. READ MORE

4. 2. The faecal flora : a source of healthcare-associated infections and antibiotic resistance

   Author : Annika Samuelsson; Håkan Hanberger; Barbro Isaksson; Jon Jonasson; Bo Söderquist; Linköpings universitet; []
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   Abstract : Healthcare-associated infections (HAI) are important causes of mortality and morbidity, and antibiotic treatment is often necessary. Development and availability of new antibiotics are closely followed by development of resistance among microorganisms. During antibiotic therapy, a fraction of the antibiotic given is found in the gut. READ MORE

5. 3. Group B streptococcal infections in neonates : Clinical and pathogenic aspects

   Author : Jan Källman; Leif Gothefors; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : Clinical and pathogenic aspects of Group B streptococci (GBS), as a major pathogen responsible of invasive disease in newborn infants, were investigated.Cases of neonatal septicaemia during 1981-1994 were studied at Orebro Medical Centre Hospital. 132 children ful1filled laboratory and clinical criteria for neonatal septicaemia. READ MORE