Search for dissertations about: "epidemics"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 69 swedish dissertations containing the word epidemics.

  2. 21. The causation of konzo : studies on a paralytic disease in Africa

    Author : Thorkild Tylleskär; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : Spastic paraparesis; konzo; cassava; cyanide; thiocyanate; inorganic sulphate; HTLV-I; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Epidemics of a permanent, non-progressive spastic paraparesis with sudden onset hasbeen reported from several rural areas of sub-Saharan Africa. Studies in East Africasuggested an association with dietary cyanide intake from unprocessed cassava. READ MORE

  4. 22. Epidemiologic and genetic studies of paramyxoviruses

    Author : Farideh Rafiefard; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Paramyxoviruses are viruses of the paramyxoviridae family of the mononegavirales order; they are negative-sense single-stranded RNA viruses responsible for a number of diseases in humans and animals. Mumps virus belongs to the Rubula virus genus. Mumps is a common childhood infection. READ MORE

  5. 23. Computer aided infectious disease epidemiology : bridging to public health

    Author : Martin Camitz; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : This thesis explores the junctions of mathematical and computer modeling of infectious disease epidemics, the basis of such research and the communication of results. With increasing frequency we turn to computers and software for any type of research problem encountered. Computer modeling is a blessing with many hidden trapdoors. READ MORE

  6. 24. Structural Studies of O-antigen polysaccharides, Synthesis of 13C-labelled Oligosaccharides and Conformational Analysis thereof, using NMR Spectroscopy

    Author : Ulrika Olsson; Göran Widmalm; Corine Sandström; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; NMR spectroscopy; conformation; Escherichia coli; lipopolysaccharide; O-antigen; carbohydrates; structure; isotopic labelling; Organic chemistry; Organisk kemi; Organic Chemistry; organisk kemi;

    Abstract : In order to understand biological processes, to treat and diagnose diseases, find appropriate vaccines and to prevent the outbreak of epidemics, it is essential to obtain more knowledge about carbohydrate structures. This thesis deals with structure and conformation of carbohydrates, analysed by NMR spectroscopy and MD simulations. READ MORE

  7. 25. Epidemiology of viral respiratory infections with focus on in-hospital influenza transmission

    Author : Martina Sansone; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; influenza; rhinovirus; infection-control; hospital outbreak; nosocomial; phylogeny; polymerase chain reaction; viral transmission; whole-genome sequencing; system dynamics;

    Abstract : Human Rhinoviruses (HRV) and influenza viruses are respiratory pathogens which represent a major global disease burden. Healthcare-associated infections (HCAI) are increasingly recognized as a public health concern, but limited data has been published on the characteristics and epidemiology of HCAI caused by respiratory viruses. READ MORE