Search for dissertations about: "hiv oral"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 29 swedish dissertations containing the words hiv oral.

  2. 1. Epidemiological aspects of tuberculosis in Guinea-Bissau, West Africa

    Author : Per Gustafson; Enheten för infektionssjukdomar; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; tuberculin skin test; Infections; Infektioner; survival; mortality; case fatality rate; risk factor; incidence; Guinea-Bissau; Africa; epidemiology; Mycobacterium tuberculosis; HIV-2; HIV-1; HIV; Tbc; Tuberculosis; TB;

    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

  4. 2. Optimization of HIV and tuberculosis co-treatment in Tanzania : drug-drug interactions and clinical outcomes

    Author : Sabina Mugusi; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : HIV;

    Abstract : Background: Sub-Saharan Africa has been greatly affected by the HIV epidemic, with an estimated 23.5 million people living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA) residing within this region by the end of 2011, being the leading course of morbidity and mortality. Tanzania is one of the countries in this region with an HIV prevalence of 5.7% i. READ MORE

  5. 3. D-arabinitol in the diagnosis of invasive candidiasis

    Author : Gudrun Sigmundsdottir; Infektionsmedicin; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; D-arabinitol; D-arabitol; Candida; invasive candidiasis; production rate; diagnosis; neonate; neutropenic; HIV;

    Abstract : Invasive candidiasis (IC) is a serious condition and timely diagnosis with early initiation of antifungal therapy is imerative for improving outcomes. Arabinitol is a sugar alcohol with two stereoisomers, D-arabinitol (DA) and L-arabintiol (LA). READ MORE

  6. 4. Plant-produced STI vaccine antigens with special emphasis on HIV-1 p24

    Author : Ingrid Lindh; Åke Strid; Sören Andersson; Edward Rybicki; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; Plant-based vaccines; Arabidopsis thaliana; HIV-1; p24; GALT; mucosal immunity; Chlamydia trachomatis; MOMP; Daucus carota; Chemistry; Kemi; Chemistry; Kemi;

    Abstract : Objective: To establish stable transgenic non-toxic plants as a platform for plant-based vaccine production as well as potential oral delivery system of vaccine antigens for sexually transmitted infections (STIs). The concept is to immunize the mucosal immune system present in the gut-associated lymphoid tissues (GALT). READ MORE

  7. 5. HIV-induced humoral immune response with specific relevance to IgA

    Author : Pia Skott; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : HIV; secretory lgA; neutralizing antibodies; mucosal immunity;

    Abstract : Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) transmission occurs primarily after hetero- and homosexual contact and across mucosal surfaces. The immune response in mucosal tissues is typified by secretory immunoglobulin A (SIgA), which is the predominant lg class in human external secretions. READ MORE