Search for dissertations about: "Transfusion-transmitted infections"

Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words Transfusion-transmitted infections.

  2. 1. Transfusion transmitted bacterial infections (TTBI) : an experimental study

    Author : Jian Gong; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

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  4. 2. Neoehrlichia mikurensis in Sweden : An emerging tick-borne human pathogen

    Author : Lisa Labbé Sandelin; Björn Olsen; Jonas Waldenström; Per-Eric Lindgren; Ivar Tjernberg; Lars Hagberg; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Neoehrlichia; Tick-borne Infections; Transfusion-transmitted infections; Bacterial Zoonotic infections; Blood Donors; Immunosuppression; Infectious Diseases; Emerging; Blood Safety; Bird Migration; Infektionssjukdomar; Infectious Diseases;

    Abstract : Neoehrlichia mikurensis is an emerging tick-borne human pathogen, causing neoehrlichiosis in immunosuppressed and immunocompetent individuals. It targets the vascular endothelium, leading to thromboembolic and vascular events, but can also pass without symptoms. READ MORE

  5. 3. Prevention of transfusion transmitted infections : donor screening and characteristics of recipient populations

    Author : Elsa Tynell; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : HTLV-I and II; blood donor screening; transfusion recipients; case-mix; survival rates; false-reactive test results; cost effectiveness;

    Abstract : Minimising the risk for transfusion transmitted infections (TTIs) relies on selection of safe donors, including microbiological screening, and avoidance of unnecessary transfusions. Blood donor screening for HTLV-I and II, was introduced in Sweden in 1994. READ MORE

  6. 4. Bloody big data : ensuring the health of blood donors and transfused patients with health registers

    Author : Jingcheng Zhao; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Blood transfusion is widely considered a pillar of modern medicine and is one of the most common medical interventions. A transfusion intimately links two persons and their health through the altruism of blood donors. In turn, this has necessitated the development of rigorous safety measures for both donors and recipients. READ MORE

  7. 5. Massive transfusion in relation to obstetric hemorrhage : with special attention to placenta accreta

    Author : Lars Thurn; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : The overall purpose of this thesis was to assess risk factors, incidences, and complications of massive blood transfusions in relation to obstetric hemorrhage postpartum. Obstetric hemorrhage requiring blood transfusion postpartum has recently shown an increasing trend in many high resource countries. READ MORE