Search for dissertations about: "normal flora"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 55 swedish dissertations containing the words normal flora.
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1. Lactobacilli dominating the normal vaginal flora
Abstract : The microbiology of the ecological niche of the vagina is dynamic. There are numerous inhabitants, mainly anaerobic bacteria. During the fertile years the vaginal mucosa is normally dominated by lactobacilli, a fact that has been known for over a century. READ MORE
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2. Lactobacillus iners and the normal vaginal flora
Abstract : The ecological niche of the vagina contains a large number of different microbes that are constantly interacting with each other and the host. Culture methods have not been sufficient in order to resolve the complexity of the normal vaginal flora. READ MORE
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3. Urogenital probiotics : potential role of Lactobacillus in the prevention of urogenital infections in women
Abstract : The human vaginal ecosystem is dominated by Lactobacillus species. An altered vaginal flora can result in symptomatic conditions such as bacterial vaginosis and vulvo-vaginal candidiasis, and urogenital colonisation by uropathogenic bacteria can cause urinary tract infection. READ MORE
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4. Human intestinal epithelial cells in innate immunity : interactions with normal microbiota and pathogenic bacteria
Abstract : Rod-shaped bacteria were previously shown to be associated with the small intestinal epithelium of children with celiac disease (CD). Using culture-dependent and independent methods, we characterized the microbiota of small intestine in children with CD and controls. The normal microbiota constitutes an unique organ-specific biofilm. READ MORE
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5. Immunological tolerance to antigens in the intestine
Abstract : The major part of the immune system is found in the epithelium and lamina propria of the gut. The distribution of the leukocytes is structured probably because the immune system has to distinguish between harmful microorganisms, food antigens and the normal gut flora. READ MORE