Search for dissertations about: "tick-borne diseases"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 23 swedish dissertations containing the words tick-borne diseases.
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1. Neoehrlichia mikurensis in Sweden : An emerging tick-borne human pathogen
Abstract : Neoehrlichia mikurensis is an emerging tick-borne human pathogen, causing neoehrlichiosis in immunosuppressed and immunocompetent individuals. It targets the vascular endothelium, leading to thromboembolic and vascular events, but can also pass without symptoms. READ MORE
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2. Ticks and Tick-borne Encephalitis Virus : From Nature to Infection
Abstract : Vector-borne diseases are an increasing global threat to humans due to climate changes, elevating the risk of infections transmitted by mosquitos, ticks, and other arthropod vectors. Ixodes ricinus, a common tick in Europe, transmits dangerous tick-borne pathogens to humans. READ MORE
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3. Babesia and TBEV: tick-borne pathogens which may be difficult to diagnose
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4. Host-pathogen interactions during tick-borne flavivirus infection : pathogenesis, tropism and tools
Abstract : Tick-borne encephalitis virus (TBEV) is a neurotropic member of the genus Flavivirus. It may transmit to humans through the bite of an infected tick or consumption of unpasteurized dairyproducts, and causes tick-borne encephalitis (TBE). TBE constitutes a significant health burden in Eurasia, with more than 10,000 cases reported every year. READ MORE
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5. Epidemiological aspects of tick borne diseases with focus on risk and prevention
Abstract : The incidence and variety of diseases associated with ticks have increased world-wide and ticks are currently considered to be second only to mosquitoes as vectors of human infectious diseases in the world. In the northern hemisphere, Ixodes ricinus, the most common tick, transmits diseases caused by several infectious pathogens, including different types of bacteria, virus and protozoa. READ MORE