Search for dissertations about: "bacterial arthritis"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 31 swedish dissertations containing the words bacterial arthritis.
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1. Arthritogenic property of bacterial DNA containing CpG motifs
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2. Proteases in Staphylococcal Arthritis
Abstract : Proteases in Staphylococcal Arthritis Ann-Marie Calander Department of Rheumatology and Inflammation Research, Sahlgrenska Academy, Göteborg University, Guldhedsgatan 10A, 413 46 Göteborg, Sweden Staphylococcus aureus (S. aureus) is a ubiquitous bacterium. READ MORE
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3. The B lymphocyte in Staphylococcus aureus arthritis
Abstract : Joint infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus leads to heavy synovitis and rapid destruction of bone and cartilage. Permanent loss of joint function is seen in 20-50% of the patients, despite early eradication of the bacteria with antibiotics. READ MORE
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4. Interleukin 15 and 17 in Staphylococcus aureus arthritis
Abstract : Staphylococcus aureus–induced arthritis leads to severe joint destruction and high mortality despite antibiotic treatment. Thus, there is a need to identify new treatment targets in addition to antibiotic therapy. Interleukin (IL)-15 has been implicated both in osteoclastogenesis and in bacterial clearance – two important issues in S. READ MORE
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5. Biologics in Staphylococcus aureus arthritis
Abstract : The emergence of new type of drugs known as biologics has led to rapid disease improvements in many autoimmune arthritic patients. Nevertheless, most of these biologics are immunomodulators that may consequently increase the susceptibility of patients towards infections, such as septic arthritis. READ MORE