Search for dissertations about: "reproductive tract infections"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 12 swedish dissertations containing the words reproductive tract infections.
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1. Sexually transmitted infections and other reproductive tract infections in rural Vietnam : current situation, management and implications for control
Abstract : Background: Sexually transmitted infections (STI) and other reproductive tract infections (RTI) constitute a huge health and economic burden in low-income countries. The infections may result in severe sequelae, particularly in women, and facilitate HIV acquisition and transmission. READ MORE
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2. Host epithelium integrity in the female reproductive tract during Neisseria gonorrhoeae infection
Abstract : Neisseria gonorrhoeae infections are asymptomatic in approximately fifty percent of the affected women. Left untreated, this can develop into a long-term inflammatory state with detrimental secondary complications such as ectopic pregnancy and sterility. Furthermore, studies have shown that N. READ MORE
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3. Postpartum infections; prevalence, associated obstetric factors and the role of vitamin D
Abstract : Background: Postpartum infections are a major cause of maternal mortality and morbidity worldwide. Breast infection, endometritis, urinary tract infection and wound infections are the most common postpartum infections and together they affect almost 20% of women after childbirth. READ MORE
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4. Management of reproductive tract infections among health providers and in the community in Lao People's Democratic Republic
Abstract : Background: Reproductive tract infections (RTI), including sexually transmitted infections (STI) constitute an important health threat, both directly and through their potential effect in facilitating HIV transmission. Creating community awareness of RTI/STI and how to prevent them is essential in minimising their spread. READ MORE
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5. Studies on female genital tract infections and the role of nitric oxide in diagnosis
Abstract : Female genital tract infections are among the most common conditions causing individuals to seek medical care, and are associated with a high gynaecologic and reproductive morbidity. Thus, prompt and precise diagnosis of genital tract infections is essential to institute effective therapy and prevent sequelae. READ MORE