Search for dissertations about: "candida parapsilosis"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words candida parapsilosis.

2. 1. Biofilm formation in invasive disease caused by fungus of the genus Candida

   Author : Srisuda Pannanusorn; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Candida species are ranked as the fourth leading cause of nosocomial bloodstream infection. The association of the infection with several risk factors has been reported. The most predominant risk factor, however, is the presence of an intravenous catheter in patients, which provides an artificial surface for Candida spp. READ MORE

4. 2. Deep Candida infections. Serology for laboratory diagnosis and antifungal activity of lactoferrin derived fragments

   Author : Nahid Kondori; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

   Abstract : Deep Candida infections (DCI) in patients who are immunocompromised or in intensive care units present both diagnostic and therapeutic problems. Serological tests for diagnosis of invasive fungal infections are used with varying results. Moreover, long term therapies with antifungal agents have led to the emergence of resistant Candida strains. READ MORE