Search for dissertations about: "thesis on diarrhea in community"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 7 swedish dissertations containing the words thesis on diarrhea in community.

  2. 1. On gastrointestinal viral infections

    Author : Thomas Beck-Friis; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; norovirus; rotavirus; SARS-CoV-2; gastroenteritis; diagnosis; elderly; epidemiology; humidity; COVID-19; genomic structural variation;

    Abstract : Gastrointestinal viral infections cause considerable morbidity and mortality worldwide. Many factors influencing clinical presentation, disease severity, epidemiology, and transmission are not fully understood. READ MORE

  4. 2. Epidemiological and pathophysiological studies on diverticular disease in the colon

    Author : M Ellionore Järbrink-Sehgal; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Background: Diverticular disease of the colon is common and is associated with a high and increasing societal burden with great economical and human costs. Prevalence increases with age and with an overall aging population, investigating risk factors are important. The pathogenesis is complex and poorly understood. READ MORE

  5. 3. Integrated community case management of malaria and pneumonia in eastern Uganda : care-seeking, adherence, and community health worker performance

    Author : Joan Nakayaga Kalyango; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : malaria;

    Abstract : Background: Despite being easily preventable and treatable, malaria and pneumonia are major killers of children aged less than five years. Integrated community based interventions through which lay persons called community health workers (CHWs) can manage malaria, pneumonia, diarrhea and neonatal conditions are recommended by WHO and UNICEF. READ MORE

  6. 4. Amoebiasis : diagnosis and prevalence in León Nicaragua

    Author : Byron Leiva; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : About ten yearly cases of liver abscess are presented in University Hospital, León, Nicaragua. Based on serology most of them have been shown to be amoebiasis cases. This raised the question of Entameoba histolytica prevalence in the population. Based on microscopy of stool specimens and serology, about 20% prevalence was found. READ MORE

  7. 5. Child health problems and use of health services in a rural district in Vietnam

    Author : Thi Hoan Le; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Keywords : health service utilization;

    Abstract : Background: Like many other low and middle income countries, Vietnam has experienced a period of social, economic and epidemiological transition. The health care system has undergone considerable changes, and it is important to follow up their effects, especially among children under 5 years of age. READ MORE