Search for dissertations about: "Nosocomial infections"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 54 swedish dissertations containing the words Nosocomial infections.

2. 16. Urinary catheter policies for short-term bladder drainage in hip surgery patients

   Author : Maria Hälleberg-Nyman; Ann Langius-Eklöf; Margareta Gustafsson; Jan-Erik Johansson; Ania Willman; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Urinary catheterisation; nosocomial urinary tract infection; hip fracture; hip arthroplasty; nursing; patient experiences; clamping; Vårdvetenskap; Nursing Science;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to evaluate methods for urinary catheter handling in patients undergoing hip surgery. The intention was to gain knowledge in order to provide optimal and cost- effective care regarding urinary catheterisation in this group of patients. READ MORE

4. 17. Ventilator-associated sinusitis : a clinical investigation into the inflammatory response : reactive – infective – infectious?

   Author : Viveka Westergren; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : nosocomial sinusitis; infection; inflammation; bacteriology; cytokines; critically ill patients;

   Abstract : Critically ill mechanically ventilated patients regularly have inflammatory reactions in the paranasal sinuses. Infectious sinusitis, which is difficult to diagnose, may occur, mainly in the maxillary sinuses. This study was performed with the object of improving the knowledge of inflammatory and/or infectious disease. READ MORE

5. 18. Hepatitis C virus infection : molecular analysis of transmission and immunity

   Author : Tobias Allander; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Hepatitis C virus; Nosocomial transmission; Hemodialysis; Leukemia Envelope glycoprotein gp70; Hypervariable region 1; Antibodies; Phage display; Combinatorial antibody libraries; Neutralization.;

   Abstract : Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is an important cause for chronic liver disease worldwide. Infection by HCV may resolve spontaneously, but in the majority of cases a chronic infection is established, that may result in liver cirrhosis and hepatocellular cancer. READ MORE

6. 19. A fibrinogen-binding protein from Staphylococcus epidermidis

   Author : Lei Pei; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Staphylococcus epidermidis, a coagulase negative staphylococci (CoNS), is a major component of human flora. It is one of the leading pathogens of nosocomial infections, particularly associated with foreign body infections. READ MORE

7. 20. Enterobacteriaceae Producing Extended-Spectrum Beta-Lactamases : Aspects of Detection, Epidemiology and Control

   Author : Birgitta Lytsy; Åsa Melhus; Dan Andersson; Håkan Hanberger; Uppsala universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Extended-spectrum beta-lactamase; ESBL; pulse-field gel elctrophoresis; typing methods; infection control; typningsmetoder; vårdhygien; Bacteriology; Bakteriologi; Clinical Bacteriology; Klinisk bakteriologi;

   Abstract : Enterobacteriaceae belong to the normal enteric flora in humans and may cause infections. Escherichia coli is the leading urinary tract pathogen with septicaemic potential, whereas Klebsiella pneumoniae causes opportunistic infections and often outbreaks in hospital settings. READ MORE