Search for dissertations about: "viral hepatitis"

Showing result 41 - 45 of 90 swedish dissertations containing the words viral hepatitis.

  2. 41. Prevalance and prevention of sexually transmitted viral infections in the Bolivian Amazonas

    Author : Marianela Patzi Churqui; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Sexually transmitted infections; indigenous women; Bolivian Amazonas; medical plants; microbicides; cytokines; HSV-2; HPV; HBV;

    Abstract : This thesis investigates the prevalence of sexually transmitted viral infections in women living in the Amazonas region of Bolivia and explores whether Bolivian medical plants can affect the immune system and prevent or treat infections with Herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) and inflammation. My PhD project was financed by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA), and I did my work alternately in Bolivia and in Sweden. READ MORE

  4. 42. Applications of viral metagenomics in the veterinary field : looking for the unknown

    Author : Anne-Lie Blomström; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Viral metagenomics provide a powerful technology to investigate the viral flora of healthy and sick animals. Using these methodologies, we gain a better understanding in the etiology of diseases, as well as deepen our knowledge into the viruses circulating in nature and the complex interaction between virus and host. READ MORE

  5. 43. Human natural killer cell activation and differentiation in health and viral infection

    Author : Niklas Björkström; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Natural killer (NK) cells are lymphocytes that belong to the innate immune system. They are important for the early defense against viral infections and provide tumor Immune surveillance against both solid tumors and leukemias as well as in settings of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation. READ MORE

  6. 44. Epidemiology of blood-borne viral infections : with special reference to Central America

    Author : Claudia Elizabeth Lara Perla; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Viral diseases transmitted through blood and/or blood products continue to be a major health problem in developing countries. Much less is known about the distribution and transmission routes in these countries in development. READ MORE

  7. 45. Exposure to hepatitis C virus early in life : epidemiological and Immunological aspects

    Author : Afrodite Psaros Einberg; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
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    Abstract : Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a blood borne virus affecting the liver. Globally, it is estimated that approximately 6 million children live with HCV infection today. The main transmission route in children today is vertical transmission. Before the introduction of blood donor screening in 1992, blood transfusion was an important source of infection. READ MORE