Search for dissertations about: "malaria 2016"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 swedish dissertations containing the words malaria 2016.
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1. Oviposition cues as a tool for developing a new malaria control strategy
Abstract : Anopheles gambiae sensu lato mosquitoes are among the dominant malaria vectors in sub-Saharan Africa. However, not much is known about the oviposition behaviour of these species necessary for the development of malaria vector control strategies. READ MORE
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2. Host-Parasite Interactions in Natural Populations
Abstract : Parasitism is one of the most common ways of living and it has arised in many taxa. Parasites feed and live inside or on their hosts resulting in both long and short term consequences for the host. This thesis is exploring the phenotypic and genotypic effects of animals living with parasitic infections. READ MORE
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3. Beyond “test and treat” : Malaria diagnosis for improved pediatric fever management in sub-Saharan Africa
Abstract : This thesis examined malaria test use, adherence and integration into clinical practice for improved pediatric fever management in sub-Saharan African countries and explored Access, Facility Readiness and Clinical Practice bottlenecks to achieve this program goal.Study I examined diagnostic testing rates and its determinants for pediatric fevers across 13 countries in 2009-2012 including Access bottlenecks. READ MORE
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4. Malaria and polypeptides of Plasmodium falciparum at the infected erythrocyte surface
Abstract : Malaria is one of the top three most lethal infectious diseases in the world after tuberculosis and HIV. The disease is caused by intracellular parasites of the genus Plasmodium spp. READ MORE
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5. Effect of local food on lumefantrine bioavailability and population pharmacokinetics in Ugandan children with malaria
Abstract : Background. Artemether-lumefantrine (AL) is widely adopted as first-line treatment for uncomplicated malaria. Lumefantrine (LUM), the long acting partner drug is critical for cure by eliminating malaria parasites left after artemether exposure. READ MORE