Search for dissertations about: "molecular epidemiology"

Showing result 21 - 25 of 140 swedish dissertations containing the words molecular epidemiology.

2. 21. Recurrent Pregnancy Loss. Aspects of Epidemiology, Immunology, Treatment and Obstetric Outcomes

   Author : Emma Råsmark; Lund Obstetrik och gynekologi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Recurrent pregnancy loss; Epidemiology; Reproductive immunology; low-molecular weight heparin; Obstetric complications; Early pregnancy; Miscarriage;

   Abstract : Aims: Recurrent pregnancy loss (RPL), defined as three consecutive miscarriages, is a multifaceted problem whose resolution needs a broad approach. In this thesis, epidemiology, immunology, treatment and obstetrical outcomes areexplored. READ MORE

4. 22. Staphylococcus aureus : aspects of pathogenesis and molecular epidemiology

   Author : Lisa Stark; Per-Eric Lindgren; Sture Löfgren; Erik Kihlström; Jan Strindhall; Andreas Matussek; Johanna Ericson Sollid; Linköpings universitet; []
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   Abstract : Staphylococcus aureus is a human commensal colonizing about 30 per cent of the population. Besides, it is a frequent cause of infections such as skin, wound and deep tissue infections and also more life-threatening conditions such as pneumonia, endocarditis and septicaemia. S. aureus may also cause different toxicoses. READ MORE

5. 23. Molecular epidemiology of clinical Enterococcus faecium

   Author : Hanna Billström; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : Enterococci are today the third most commonly isolated species from bloodstream infections, and problems with ampicillin and vancomycin resistance are increasing. Some putative virulence factors such as the enterococcal surface protein (Esp) and hyaluronidase (Hyl) have been described in Enterococcus faecium. READ MORE

6. 24. Chrohn's disease : aspects of epidemiology, clinical course, and faecal calprotectin

   Author : Yaroslava Zhulina; Jonas Halfvarson; Curt Tysk; Hans Strid; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Crohn’s disease; epidemiology; faecal calprotectin; Medicine; Medicin;

   Abstract : The overall aim of this thesis was to study epidemiological and clinical changes in the natural history of Crohn’s disease, its phenotype, the need for surgery and pharmacological therapy over time, as well as the role of faecal calprotectin as a biomarker of pathophysiology and disease course.An increased incidence and prevalence of Crohn’s disease was seen in the period 1963-2010. READ MORE

7. 25. Group A Streptococci; Epidemiology and Genetics of Antibiotic Resistance

   Author : Aftab Jasir; Avdelningen för medicinsk mikrobiologi; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Microbiology; typing; epidemiology; M protein; emm gene; erythromycin; tetracycline; macrolides; streptococci; antibiotics; mykologi; virologi; bakteriologi; Mikrobiologi; mycology; virology; bacteriology;

   Abstract : Group A streptococci (GAS) cause throat and skin infections, severe invasive diseases as well as the non-suppurative complications acute rheumatic fever and glomerulonephritis. GAS have retained susceptibility to betalactam drugs, but resistance to alternative antibiotics is of concern. READ MORE