Search for dissertations about: "thesis about infectious diseases"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 70 swedish dissertations containing the words thesis about infectious diseases.
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1. Genetic genealogy and epidemiology of Francisella
Abstract : This thesis is about analyzing genetic differences among isolates of Francisella tularensis – the tularemia-causing bacterium. To elucidate how these bacterial isolates are related, and their geographical and genetic origins, I have developed typing assays for Francisella and used them to study the epidemiology of tularemia. READ MORE
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2. Travel – a risk factor for disease and spread of antibiotic resistance
Abstract : As international travel is rapidly increasing, more people are being exposed to potentially more antibiotic resistant bacteria, a changed infectious disease epidemiology, and an increased risk of accidents and crime. Research-based advice is needed to adequately inform travellers about these risks. READ MORE
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3. Transmission of Infectious Bioaerosols : Sources, transport and prevention strategies for airborne viruses and bacteria
Abstract : Infectious diseases that can be transmitted via air often spread rapidly, sometimes causing large epidemic and pandemic outbreaks. As an increasing number of people live in crowded urban environments, and with frequent and long-distance traveling across the world, infectious diseases can spread even faster. READ MORE
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4. Infectious diseases in returning Swedish travellers
Abstract : The number of travellers to “tropical” parts of the world has increased substantially during the past decades. Identifying risk groups and providing preventive measures is important both to reduce the number of travellers falling ill and to prevent introduction of diseases into new countries. READ MORE
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5. Broadly protective nanoparticle-based mucosal vaccine against influenza virus infection
Abstract : Influenza is one of the major viral diseases affecting humans and it is responsible for three to five million cases of severe illness and about 250.000 to 500.000 deaths each year worldwide. READ MORE