Search for dissertations about: "staphylococcus aureus, antibodies"

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2. 1. Invasive Staphylococcus aureus infections

   Author : Gunnar Jacobsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : Staphylococcus aureus; epidemiology; risk factors; clinical presentation; mortality; recurrence; sequelae; agr; serology; colonization;

   Abstract : Staphylococcus aureus is a leading cause of septicaemia-related death. The aims of this thesis were to describe the epidemiology of invasive Staphylococcus aureus infections (ISA), the clinical course, and serological response in ISA in a prospective, population-based study. READ MORE

4. 2. Aspects of Staphylococcus aureus in Chronic Rhinosinusitis

   Author : Ulrica Thunberg; Bo Söderquist; Svante Hugosson; Hans Fredlund; Johan Hellgren; Örebro universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Chronic rhinosinusitis; Staphylococcus aureus; enterotoxins; immune response; SNP; clinical features;

   Abstract : Chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) affects about 10% of the European population, and is considered a great scourge. Its cause is not clear. Findings of Staphylococcus aureus in the maxillary sinus are common in CRS patients, but are usually regarded as insignificant due to the bacterium’s attribute as a commensal elsewhere. S. READ MORE

5. 3. The B lymphocyte in Staphylococcus aureus arthritis

   Author : Inger Gjertsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : Staphylococcus aureus; mice; arthritis; sepsis; B cells; Fcg receptors; CD22; ; IL-4; IL-10; IFN-g.;

   Abstract : Joint infection caused by Staphylococcus aureus leads to heavy synovitis and rapid destruction of bone and cartilage. Permanent loss of joint function is seen in 20-50% of the patients, despite early eradication of the bacteria with antibiotics. READ MORE

6. 4. Interleukin 15 and 17 in Staphylococcus aureus arthritis

   Author : Louise Henningsson; Göteborgs universitet; []
   Keywords : Staphylococcus aureus; Interleukin-17A; Interleukin-15; arthritis; osteoclasts; IL-23;

   Abstract : Staphylococcus aureus–induced arthritis leads to severe joint destruction and high mortality despite antibiotic treatment. Thus, there is a need to identify new treatment targets in addition to antibiotic therapy. Interleukin (IL)-15 has been implicated both in osteoclastogenesis and in bacterial clearance – two important issues in S. READ MORE

7. 5. Characterization of extracellular and surface bound adherence proteins of Staphylococcus aureus

   Author : Torgny Schennings; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Staphylococcus aureus;

   Abstract : Staphylococcus aureus (S.aureus) is a pathogen causing infections. In recent years S.aureus formed resistance to most of known antibiotics on the market. READ MORE