Search for dissertations about: "outbreak detection"

Showing result 16 - 20 of 38 swedish dissertations containing the words outbreak detection.

  2. 16. Studies on molecular and immune signatures for detection of pancreatic cancer and COVID-19

    Author : Hassan Alkharaan; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background and objectives: Etiological factors and accurate diagnostic biomarkers have remained elusive to pancreatic cancer, a disease with > 90% five-years mortality rate. The recent understanding of microbiome interaction with host organs has opened new research avenues on the potential role of microbiota in the tumor microenvironment. READ MORE

  4. 17. Pediatric rotavirus and norovisrus diarrhea in Nicaragua

    Author : Filemón Bucardo-Rivera; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : Rotavirus; Norovirus; mutations; genetic diversity; host genetic and detection methods;

    Abstract : Diarrheal diseases are still one of the major health problems in developing countries with rotavirus (RV) being the most important pathogen of severe diarrhea in young children. Norovirus (NoV), a common cause of gastroenteritis is now recognized as an important cause of sporadic diarrhea and hospitalization in children worldwide. READ MORE

  5. 18. Immunocompromised Patients. Infections, Diagnostics and Nosocomial Transmission

    Author : Anna Stjärne Asplund; Infektionsmedicin; []
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    Abstract : The aim of the work presented in this thesis was to improve the management of infections in immunocompromised patients by studying aspects of diagnostics, epidemiology and nosocomial transmission. Infection and rejection are common complications in lung-transplant patients, and early diagnosis and treatment are important for a positive outcome. READ MORE

  6. 19. On the epidemiology, clinical presentation and transmission of respiratory viral infections

    Author : Nicklas Sundell; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; respiratory viruses; measles; influenza; epidemiology; meteorological factors; real-time PCR; viral transmission; lower respiratory tract infection;

    Abstract : Respiratory viral infections encompass a large heterogenous group of pathogens that constitute a major burden of disease globally. The various routes of transmission including airborne spread make them difficult to control. READ MORE

  7. 20. Streptococcus equi subsp. equi and Streptococcus equi subsp. zooepidemicus : upper respiratory disease in horses and zoonotic transmission to humans

    Author : Susanne Lindahl; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : The bacterium Streptococcus equi subsp. equi (S. equi) is the causative agent of the highly contagious upper respiratory disease "strangles" in horses. The ancestor of S. READ MORE