Search for dissertations about: "staphylococcus epidermidis"
Showing result 6 - 10 of 31 swedish dissertations containing the words staphylococcus epidermidis.
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6. Perinatal Staphylococcus epidermidis infection and the immature brain: a neuroinflammatory link
Abstract : Preterm birth and its associated complications are among the most serious global health issues that modern society faces. Due to the prolonged medical care and immature immune system, preterm infants have a higher susceptibility to infections, which puts them at a higher risk of developing neurological impairments as well as neurodevelopmental diseases. READ MORE
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7. Staphylococcal induced inflammatory response in human monocytes: Analysis of factors involved
Abstract : Purified bacterial cell wall components peptidoglycan and teichoic acid were isolated from staphylococcal species S. aureus and/or S. epidermidis and tested for their ability to induce cytokine release from plastic-adherent human monocytes. READ MORE
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8. Coagulase-negative staphylococci in hematological malignancy
Abstract : Bacterial infections are common in hematological malignancy. Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS) are among the most prevalent causes of bacteremia in patients with hematological malignancies. READ MORE
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9. Development of titanium-copper alloys for dental applications
Abstract : Titanium alloys find wide application in the medical implants industry, which includes areas of orthopaedic and dental implants. The reason for the popularity of the material is high mechanical strength, low density, and reported growth of bone onto the material, as well as corrosion resistance. READ MORE
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10. Binding of plasma proteins by Staphylococcus epidermidis: characterisation of protein-protein interactions
Abstract : Coagulase-negative staphylococci (CoNS), in particular, Staphylococcus epidermidis, have emerged as major nosocomial pathogens associated with infections of implanted medical devices. These organisms, which are among the most prevalent bacteria of the human skin and mucous membrane microflora, gain access to the surface of the implant at the insertion. READ MORE