Search for dissertations about: "serogroup Y"

Found 3 swedish dissertations containing the words serogroup Y.

  2. 1. Genome-based characterization of Neisseria meningitidis with focus on the emergent serogroup Y disease

    Author : Bianca Törös; Hans Fredlund; Paula Mölling; Sara [Thulin] Hedberg; Per Olcén; Håkan Miörner; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Neisseria meningitidis; meningococcal disease; serogroup Y; molecular characterization; epidemiology; genome sequencing; Biomedicin; Biomedicine;

    Abstract : Neisseria meningitidis, also referred to as meningococcus, is one of the leading causes of epidemic meningitis and septicaemia worldwide. Despite modern treatment, meningococcal disease remains associated with a high mortality (about 10%). READ MORE

  4. 2. Infections in the central nervous system with focus on meningococcal disease : clinical and epidemiological aspects

    Author : Olof Säll; Paula Mölling; Sara Thulin Hedberg; Martin Sundqvist; Magnus Rasmussen; Örebro universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; CNS infection; meningitis; encephalitis; Neisseria meningitidis; serogroup Y; serogroup W; meningococcal disease; carriage; PCR;

    Abstract : Infections in the central nervous system (CNS) include meningitis and encephalitis and are associated with high mortality and morbidity. A large number of different pathogens can cause these infections, including Neisseria meningitidis. READ MORE

  5. 3. Primary immunodeficiency in southern Sweden. Strategies for diagnosis and clinical management

    Author : Nicholas Brodszki; Lund Pediatrik; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Immune system; Lymphocytes; T-cell; B-cell; Antibodies; Complement system; Epidemiological study; Primary immunodeficiency; Severe combined immunodeficiency; Hematopoietic stem cell transplantation;

    Abstract : The overall aim of this PhD project was to gain insight into the incidence of primary immunodeficiency (PID) in southern Sweden and to optimize diagnostic and treatment measures for these patients. We estimated the occurrence rate of PID in the pediatric population of southern Sweden during a period of 4 years and described the demographic, clinical and immunological characteristics of the identified cases. READ MORE