Search for dissertations about: "childhood cancer in developing countries"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words childhood cancer in developing countries.

  2. 1. Polyomavirus infections in humans

    Author : Annika Lundstig; Malmö Klinisk mikrobiologi; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Polyomaviruses; tumour virology; BK virus; neuroblastoma; maternal infection; Real Time PCR; enzyme immunoassay; seroprevalence; JC virus; SV40; virus like particles VLPs ; seroepidemiology; biobank; mesothelioma tissues; Microbiology; bacteriology; virology; mycology; Mikrobiologi; bakteriologi; virologi; mykologi;

    Abstract : The human polyomaviruses BKV and JCV are endemic and infect > 70% of population worldwide. Primary infections occur during childhood and are largely subclinical. Following primary infection, both viruses persist as latent infections in the kidneys and B lymphocytes. READ MORE

  4. 2. Chronic hepatitis B in children

    Author : Ann Söderström; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Chronic hepatitis B affects more than 350 million people. In areas of high and intermediate endemicity, hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is mainly contracted in the perinatal period or early childhood, and many of them become chronic carriers. READ MORE

  5. 3. Passive immunotherpay and probiotic agents in enteric infections in children

    Author : Shafiqul Sarker; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Diarrhoeal disease remains one of the leading causes of global childhood morbidity and mortality. Rotavirus and pathogenic Escherichia coli are the most common causes of acute diarrheal illness in children. READ MORE

  6. 4. Specialized pediatric healthcare with limited resources: Surgery, anesthesia and oncology for children in low- and middle-income countries

    Author : Lars Hagander; Lund Pediatrik; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Pediatric surgery. Pediatric anesthesiology. Pediatric oncology. Global Health. Developing countries. Health system strengthening. Access to care. Child mortality. Perioperative mortality. Decision analysis. Markov Model.;

    Abstract : Aim: This thesis serves two purposes. First, it informs specialists in global public health to consider a broader spectrum of pediatric disease. Second, it informs specialists in pediatric hospital care of how the feasibility of their clinical practice depends on a functioning health care system. READ MORE

  7. 5. Occupational exposure to pesticides and risk of leukemia among offspring in Costa Rica

    Author : Patricia Monge; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : agriculture; agricultural workers; cancer epidemiology; case-control; childhood cancer; childhood leukemia; children; Costa Rica; developing countries; exposure assessment; fetal exposures; offspring; prenatal exposures; icons; interview; occupational exposure; pesticides; questionnaire; pregnancy; reproductive effects; tropics.;

    Abstract : Background: Leukemias are the most common childhood cancers, accounting for 25-35% of the incidence of all childhood cancer in most populations. In early reports on cancer, Costa Rica ranks among the highest incidence of childhood leukemia in the world. READ MORE