Search for dissertations about: "congenital cytomegalovirus"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 15 swedish dissertations containing the words congenital cytomegalovirus.
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1. Cellular Immune Responses to Cytomegalovirus
Abstract : Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a widespread infection affecting 50-90% of the human population. A typical silent primary infection is followed by life-long persistence in the host under control by virus-specific CD8 (“killer”) and CD4 (“helper”) T cells. READ MORE
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2. Human cytomegalovirus immune evasion strategies
Abstract : Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is a member of the herpes virus family. HCMV is a ubiquitous pathogen, causing severe morbidity and mortality in immunocompromised patients, and is a major factor in congenital birth defects. READ MORE
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3. Human cytomegalovirus in congenital infections and embryonal malignancies of the nervous system
Abstract : Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is a herpesvirus that may cause severe or even fatal disease in immunocompromised patients as well as severe developmental disturbances in foetuses infected in utero. In contrast, only mild symptoms are generally observed in immunocompetent individuals. Virus infections are very common in and the global prevalence is 70-90%. READ MORE
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4. Studies of the role of cytomegalovirus infection in inflammation and cancer
Abstract : Human cytomegalovirus (HCMV) is a widespread disease-causing agent belonging to the herpesvirus family. After a primary infection HCMV establishes latency within its host, from which the virus may reactivate throughout life. READ MORE
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5. Maternal milk feedings and cytomegalovirus infection in preterm infants in Sweden
Abstract : In Sweden, preterm infants are preferably fed human milk. Very preterm infants (< 32 weeks), who are unable to breastfeed, are fed with expressed maternal milk via a nasogastric tube. Mothers of these infants often experience difficulties in establishing and maintaining lactation. READ MORE