Search for dissertations about: "adult infections"
Showing result 21 - 25 of 112 swedish dissertations containing the words adult infections.
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21. Strategies for management of EBV and adenovirus infections after allogeneic stem cell transplantation
Abstract : Viral infections are one of the challenges that can threaten successful allogeneic HSCT especially during the period of immune reconstitution resulting in a high mortality risk. Adenoviruses and EBV are important viruses during this period. READ MORE
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22. Long-term follow-up of adult women with urinary tract infection in childhood
Abstract : Acute pyelonephritis is common in young children and can lead to permanent renal damage. Renal damage increases the risk of complications such as hypertension and decreased renal function later in life. For women with renal damage there is also an increased risk of pregnancy complications. READ MORE
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23. Identification of the adult septic patient in the prehospital and emergency department setting
Abstract : Sepsis is one of the most urgent conditions encountered within emergency care but is often difficult to recognize due to its non-specific presentations. One third of the patients lack the classic sign of infection; i.e. fever, and it is often not obvious that the patient suffers from an underlying infection, which is a prerequisite for sepsis. READ MORE
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24. Role of antimicrobial peptides in tuberculosis and respiratory tract infections : clinical and mechanistic studies
Abstract : Antimicrobial peptides (AMPs) are effector molecules of the innate immune system in multicellular organisms. They are mainly expressed in epithelial cells and immune cells, providing the first line of defense against a wide range of pathogens. READ MORE
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25. Risk factors for rheumatoid arthritis : epidemiological studies of perinatal characteristics, infections and the inflammatory reflex
Abstract : Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic inflammatory disease that is characterised by symmetric polyarthritis leading to progressive joint destruction. The aim of this thesis was to contribute to better knowledge of the etiology of RA by investigating the importance of the inflammatory reflex, childhood infections and early life exposures as risk factors for RA, based on four epidemiological studies. READ MORE