Search for dissertations about: "hiv incidence recent"
Found 5 swedish dissertations containing the words hiv incidence recent.
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1. Epidemiological aspects of tuberculosis in Guinea-Bissau, West Africa
Abstract : Tuberculosis (TB) has plagued the humanity for several thousands of years. The bacteria causing TB is mainly spread from person to person as an aerosol transmission. It is estimated that one third of the world’s population is infected with the disease; about 10% of these will develop active TB during their lifetime. READ MORE
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2. Community mobilization and peer education in a HIV-STI prevention program for university students
Abstract : Slowing the incidence of HIV and STI among young people requires that they change their sexual behaviours. There is evidence that community-based interventions that target multiple levels of influence can be effective. READ MORE
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3. Recent trends in the epidemiology of gonorrhoea in Sweden : the role of importation and core groups
Abstract : In 1997 the gonorrhoea incidence in Sweden started to rise from a low-prevalent level after some 25 years of steady decline. The rise has continued and coincides with similar trends in other sexual transmitted infections (STIs) and in other Western industrialized countries. READ MORE
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4. Invasive Pneumococcal Infections
Abstract : Streptococcus pneumoniae is a major cause of disease, ranging from uncomplicated respiratory infections to severe invasive pneumococcal disease (IPD), including bacteraemic pneumonia, septicaemia with unknown focus and meningitis. Case fatality rate (CFR) remains high and antibiotic resistance is increasing globally. S. READ MORE
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5. Molecular characterization of Mycobacterium tuberculosis isolates in Mozambique
Abstract : Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the major health problems in Mozambique. It is estimated that 27,000 deaths caused by TB occur each year with an estimated incidence and prevalence rate of 431 and 504 per 100,000 population respectively. Mozambique ranks 19th on the list of 22 high-burden TB countries in the world. READ MORE