Search for dissertations about: "thesis on vaginal infection"

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2. 6. Human papillomavirus infection in healthy youth and in hypopharyngeal cancer

   Author : Nathalie Hou Grün; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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   Abstract : The aim of this thesis was to follow the prevalence of human papillomavirus in the oral cavity and in the cervix in youth during the period of 2008-2015, a period when HPV vaccination was gradually introduced to young girls in Sweden. In addition, we explored the prevalence of HPV in hypopharyngeal cancer during the period 2000-2012 on the basis that there has been an epidemic of HPV positive tonsillar and base of tongue cancer, which arise in locations with close physiological proximity to the hypopharynx. READ MORE

4. 7. Fetal growth in India : studies on antenatal prediction of low birthweight and some factors that determine birthweight

   Author : Matthews Mathai; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Fetal growth; birthweight; light for gestational age; Indian; fundal height; fetal biometry; ethnic; smoking; genital infection.;

   Abstract : Objectives: To develop standards for assessment of fetal growth in India and to study some factors that determine birthweight. Methods: Data from 250 normal pregnancies were used to construct graphs of fundal height, abdominal girth and the ratio of fundal height to abdominal length. READ MORE

5. 8. Preterm and term cervical ripening : studies on CRH, HMGB1, toll-like receptors, cytokines and matrix metalloproteinases

   Author : Aurelija Dubicke; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Cervical fibroblasts; cervical ripening; cervix; chemokines; cytokines; CRH; HMGB1; interleukin; labor; preterm; preterm labor; matrix metalloproteinases; pregnancy; PPROM; Tolllike receptors;

   Abstract : Objective: Preterm birth (PTB) is the leading cause of neonatal mortality and morbidity. Despite the existing treatment, the frequency of PTB has not changed in the past thirty years. Incomplete understanding of the biological and pathophysiological mechanisms underlying preterm delivery is the major obstacle to preventing PTB. READ MORE

6. 9. Female and male infertility in Nigeria : studies on the epidemiology of infertility in Nigeria with special reference to the role of genital tract infections and sexual and reproductive risk factors

   Author : Friday Ebodaghe Okonofua; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
   Keywords : Infertility; childlessness; genital infection; risk factors; serology; Nigeria;

   Abstract : Background: Infertility is a major public health problem in Nigeria, contributing to inappropriate contraceptive behavior and poor sexual and reproductive health of women. To date, there is a paucity of scientific information relating to the factors that place men and women at risk of infertility in this population. READ MORE

7. 10. Who's at risk of catching Chlamydia trachomatis? Identifying factors associated with increased risk of infection to enable individualized care and intervention

   Author : Helena Carré; Elisabet Nylander; Urban Janlert; Hans Fredlund; Umeå universitet; []
   Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Chlamydia trachomatis; contact tracing; partner notification; sexual behaviour; screening; condom use; individualized care; risk; anxiety; binge drinking; Dermatology and venerology; Dermatologi och venerologi; Dermatology and Venerology; dermatologi och venereologi;

   Abstract : Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) can cause infertility and is the most common sexually transmitted infection (STI) of bacterial origin in Europe. Surveys in seven countries estimated a population prevalence of 1.4-3.0 % in people 18 to 44 years. READ MORE