Search for dissertations about: "measles during pregnancy"

Found 2 swedish dissertations containing the words measles during pregnancy.

  1. 1. Maternal antibody transfer in HIV-1 infected women and impact on infant health : the role of antiretroviral prophylaxis and breastfeeding practices

    Author : Rose Bosire; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Children born to human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infected women are more vulnerable to infections and are more likely to die even when they are not HIV-1 infected. These adverse outcomes may blunt any gains made in escaping HIV-1 infection and could be ameliorated by improving maternal antibody transfer to the baby. READ MORE

  2. 2. Developmental immunotoxicity of early-life arsenic exposure

    Author : Sultan Ahmed; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Arsenic exposure, mainly via drinking water and certain food, is a major public health concern because of its association with various types of cancers and other non-cancer adverse health effects. Worldwide, more than one hundred million people are exposed to elevated levels of arsenic on a regular basis. READ MORE