Search for dissertations about: "immune reconstitution"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 34 swedish dissertations containing the words immune reconstitution.
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1. Immune reconstitution after childhood leukemia. Aspects on immunizations and effects of Ara-C on the innate immune system
Abstract : Children with acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) can be cured with cytotoxic chemotherapy, but myelosuppression and immunosuppression are major side effects causing morbidity and even mortality from infections. Vaccinations with diphtheria toxoid (DT), tetanus toxoid (TT) and protein conjugated Haemophilus influenzae type B (Hib) capsular polysaccharide were used to investigate the adaptive immune system in a controlled study of 31 children after treatment for ALL. READ MORE
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2. Immune reconstitution after allogeneic hematopoietic stem cell transplantation
Abstract : After treatment with allogeneic hernatopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT) the patient suffers from a deficient immune system for at least 12 months or longer. During this period, the patient is susceptible to infections and if the state of immune deficiency is prolonged there is an increased risk of relapse of the underlying malignancy as well as development of secondary malignancies. READ MORE
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3. Reconstitution of the B-cell repertoire following allogeneic bone marrow transplantation
Abstract : Allogeneic bone marrow transplantation (BMT) is an established therapy for patients with a variety of haematological malignancies. Patients undergoing BMT often suffer from severe infections that can be partly explained by humoral immune deficiency. READ MORE
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4. Immune response during hepatitis B virus infection and reconstitution of HBV-specific immunity using T cells redirected against HBV
Abstract : Hepatitis B is one of the most prevalent viral diseases worldwide and is a major public health concern, particularly in Asia. Of the 350 million people suffering from chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection worldwide, approximately 75% are found in Asia. READ MORE
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5. Chronic immune activation and lymphocyte apoptosis during HIV-1 infection
Abstract : HIV-1 infected individuals are subject to a chronic immune activation resulting from HIV-1 replication, microbial translocation, and lymphopenia. Despite the great advance of antiretroviral treatment (ART), the immune activation remains associated with poor immune reconstitution during HIV-1 infection. READ MORE