Search for dissertations about: "community-acquired pneumonia in children"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 8 swedish dissertations containing the words community-acquired pneumonia in children.
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1. Severe viral respiratory tract infections in children
Abstract : Respiratory tract infections (RTIs) are estimated to cause 703.000 deaths annually in children below five years. The majority of RTIs in children are caused by viruses, yet the number of antivirals approved for treatment of these infections is very limited. READ MORE
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2. Urinary Clara cell protein and alpha 1-microglobulin – biomarkers of changes in kidney and airway function
Abstract : Validated biomarkers are useful tools for screening large populations. The benefit of screening may be improved risk assessment or early indications of adverse effects before detection or onset of symptoms. READ MORE
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3. C-reactive protein in clinical practice with special regard to infectious diseases
Abstract : A new simple affinity purification method for human CRP using Arginine-Sepharose 4B was developed with a recovery of >90 % and containing < 5-10 % contaminating proteins. In a multicenter study including 607 consecutive patients in general practice, erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) and serum CRP were compared. READ MORE
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4. High antibiotic use and resistance among children under five : acute respiratory infections : knowledge and behaviour of caregivers and healthcare providers in Vietnam
Abstract : Background: Increased bacterial resistance is threatening the therapeutic effectiveness of antibiotics. High level of antibiotic use is probably the main factor driving the emergence of resistance. READ MORE
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5. Streptococcus pneumoniae : epidemiological, clinical and serological studies
Abstract : A retrospective study of invasive pneumococcal disease in patients from Greater Göteborg in 1964- 1980 identified 125 cases of meningitis, 305 of pneumonia, 61 of septicemia with unknown focus, and 17 with other manifestations, all verified by cultures from normally sterile body fluids. The incidence was several times higher in infants and in the elderly than in any other age-group. READ MORE