Search for dissertations about: "genital infections"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 72 swedish dissertations containing the words genital infections.

  2. 16. Studies on female genital tract infections and the role of nitric oxide in diagnosis

    Author : Angelos Sioutas; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : ;

    Abstract : Female genital tract infections are among the most common conditions causing individuals to seek medical care, and are associated with a high gynaecologic and reproductive morbidity. Thus, prompt and precise diagnosis of genital tract infections is essential to institute effective therapy and prevent sequelae. READ MORE

  4. 17. Innate immune factors in recurrent and persistent infections of the lower female genital tract

    Author : Cathrin Alvendal; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : C. albicans;

    Abstract : Background: Infections of the female genital tract are common and have severe impact on the quality of life and sexual health of affected women. The innate immune system is crucial and is involved in the defense of infections. READ MORE

  5. 18. Sexually transmitted infections and other reproductive tract infections in rural Vietnam : current situation, management and implications for control

    Author : Pham Thi Lan; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Sexually transmitted infections; reproductive tract infections; prevalence; knowledge; perception; attitude; health-seeking pattern; community; healthcare provider; rural; Vietnam;

    Abstract : Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STI) and other reproductive tract infections (RTI) constitute a huge health and economic burden in low-income countries. The infections may result in severe sequelae, particularly in women, and facilitate HIV acquisition and transmission. READ MORE

  6. 19. Sexually transmitted infections: serological, microbiological and microscopical aspects

    Author : Matilda Berntsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; herpes simplex virus; seroprevalence; Epstein-Barr virus; cytomegalovirus; urethritis; cervicitis; STI;

    Abstract : The prevalence of sexually transmitted infections (STI) is high in the adult populations world-wide but varies between populations and time periods. Since a high proportion of infected individuals are asymptomatic, diagnostic approaches to reduce further transmission and complications are essential. READ MORE

  7. 20. Human papilloma virus : association with vulvovaginitis and genital intra-epithelial neoplasia

    Author : Elisabeth Bodén; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Abstract : In many women with gynecological complaints such as itching, burning, discharge, and fissures causing dyspareunia, examination of the vulvovaginal mucosa reveals hyperkeratotic and papillomatous changes. Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) technique revealed 64% of such lesions to harbour Human Papilloma Virus (HPV)- DNA, whereas Southern blot (SB) technique showed 50% to be positive for HPV- DNA. READ MORE