Search for dissertations about: "respiratory tract infections"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 111 swedish dissertations containing the words respiratory tract infections.

2. 1. 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

4. 2. Mucosal immunity in the respiratory tract : The role of IgA in protection against intracellular pathogens

   Author : Ariane Rodríguez; Carmen Fernández; Lennart Hammarström; Stockholms universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; mucosal immunity; respiratory tract; IgA; intracellular pathogens; Immunology; Immunologi;

   Abstract : The lungs and upper airways are mucosal surfaces that are common site for infection with an enormous variety of inhaled pathogens. Therefore, induction of immune responses in the respiratory tract is crucial for protection against respiratory diseases. One of the pathogens infecting the host via the respiratory tract is Mycobacterium Tuberculosis. READ MORE

5. 3. Respiratory tract infections in children with congenital heart disease

   Author : Elin Granbom; Estelle Naumburg; Uwe Ewald; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Respiratory tract infection; Respiratory syncytial virus; Congenital heart disease; CHD; RSV; Palivizumab; Prophylax; Pediatrics; pediatrik;

   Abstract : Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) infection is common among young children. Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) is a risk factor of severe illness and hospitalization. READ MORE

6. 4. Viral respiratory tract infections in children

   Author : Johan Hamrin; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : The most common infection in humans is viral respiratory tract infections which predominantly present as the ‘common cold’. In some circumstances however, respiratory viruses cause acute lower respiratory tract infections (RTIs) and due to the high absolute number of infection the contribution of these cases to total morbidity and mortality are substantial. READ MORE

7. 5. On the Diagnosis and Management of Viral Respiratory Infections

   Author : Robin Brittain-Long; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Respiratory virus; Respiratory tract infection; Real-time PCR; Multiplex PCR; Antibiotic use;

   Abstract : Acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs), are the most common infections in man, and represent a major global health burden. Viruses, most often causing a mild and self-limiting disease, yet with substantial morbidity and high costs for society, mainly cause upper respiratory tract infections. READ MORE