Search for dissertations about: "tularemia"
Showing result 16 - 20 of 24 swedish dissertations containing the word tularemia.
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16. Dispersal of ticks and their microorganisms by African-Western Palaearctic migratory birds
Abstract : In Europe, tick-borne diseases are the most widespread and common vector-borne diseases and their geographical distribution is increasing. The dispersal of ticks depends on the movements of their vertebrate hosts. Avian hosts are more likely to be involved in long-distance range expansion of ticks due to their migration pattern. READ MORE
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17. The Francisella pathogenicity island : its role in type VI secretion and intracellular infection
Abstract : Intracellular bacteria have developed various mechanisms to enter and persist in host cells and, at the same time, to evade the host immune response. One such pathogen is Francisella tularensis, the etiological agent of tularemia. READ MORE
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18. Francisella tularensis infection induces macrophage cell death
Abstract : Francisella tularensis, the causative agent of tularemia, is a potent human and animal pathogen. Its principal survival mechanism is rapid intracellular multiplication. READ MORE
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19. Reactive oxygen and nitrogen in host defence against Francisella tularensis
Abstract : Francisella tularensis, the causative agent of tularemia, is a potent human and animal pathogen. Initially upon infection of the host, intramacrophage proliferation of F. tularensis occurs but after activation of the acquired host immunity, the phagocytes become activated to kill the bacterium. In my thesis, I focused on mechanisms utilized by F. READ MORE
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20. Characterization of the attenuated Francisella tularensis strain FSC043 : with special focus on the gene pdpC
Abstract : Francisella tularensis is a highly infective, intracellular bacterium. It is capable of infecting a wide range of mammals and causes the disease tularemia in humans. As a result of its high infectivity there have been a lot of efforts made to create a generally available vaccine against this pathogen. READ MORE