Search for dissertations about: "hepatitis B vaccination"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 swedish dissertations containing the words hepatitis B vaccination.

2. 1. 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

4. 2. Blood Borne Viruses (HIV, HBV and HCV) among Participants of a Swedish Needle Exchange Program

   Author : MARIANNE ALANKO BLOMÉ; Enheten för infektionssjukdomar; []
   Keywords : Hepatitis C virus HCV infection; Hepatitis B; HIV prevention; people who inject drugs; Needle exchange program; HBV vaccination;

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5. 3. Immunoglobulins, immunoglobulin subclass-distributions and serologic markers in some renal and systemic disorders

   Author : Gabriel Almroth; Jan Björklander; Linköpings universitet; []
   Keywords : Immunoglobulins; immunoglobulin-subclass distribution; hydralazine; ANCA; anti-:MPO; primary SjOgren s syndrome; hepatitis B vaccination; anti-HBssubclasses; immunoadsorption; plasmapheresis; antibodies; hepatitis C virus; transmission; recombinant immunoblot assay; hepatitis C genotype; MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

   Abstract : In this study we evaluated pathogenetic factors and possible mediators of renal and systemic disorders where immunologic mechanisms might be of importance.An abberant immunoglobulin and IgG-subclass distribution was detected in 103 patients with primary and secondary glomerulonephritis as well as in 38 patients with the systemic disease primary Sjögren 's syndrome or purpura hypergammaglobulinemica (elevated IgG1 and low IgG2 ). READ MORE

6. 4. Prevention and treatment of hepatitis B virus infection

   Author : Per Sangfelt; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Hepatitis B virus; vaccination; treatment; interferon-alpha; larnivudine; famciclovir;

   Abstract : Despite 25 years of effective vaccines and availability of treatment options for 15 years, hepatitis B virus (HBV) infections continue to be a major global health problem. In Sweden, selective screening and vaccination programmes are used in defined high-risk groups such as newborns of chronic HBV carrier mothers and health care workers with risk of blood exposure. READ MORE

7. 5. Reasons for non-vaccination

   Author : Eva Dannetun; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Vaccination coverage; influenza; MMR; hepatitis B; self reported data; elderly; childhood vaccinations; health care workers; parents attitudes; paper; web questionnaire.;

   Abstract : Vaccines are among the most effective public health interventions used today. Population based vaccination programmes are mainly aimed at protecting against common childhood diseases, but other population groups are also the targets for different recommendations. READ MORE