Search for dissertations about: "zoonotic disease"

Showing result 11 - 15 of 46 swedish dissertations containing the words zoonotic disease.

  2. 11. Molecular epidemiology of verotoxigenic Escherichia coli O157:H7

    Author : Robert Söderlund; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; NATURVETENSKAP; NATURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Verotoxigenic E. coli (VTEC) O157:H7 is a zoonotic disease agent with asymptomatic ruminants such as cattle and sheep as reservoir hosts. Infection in humans can cause bloody diarrhoea with occasionally fatal complications such as haemolytic-uraemic syndrome (HUS), particularly in children. READ MORE

  4. 12. Cryptosporidium infection in dairy cattle : prevalence, species distribution and associated management factors

    Author : Charlotte Silverlås; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : For almost 25 years, it has been known that Cryptosporidium parasites infect Swedish calves. This thesis explores how common these parasites are at herd level and at individual level in preweaned calves, young stock and periparturient cows. Species distribution and association with diarrhoeal problems are also highlighted. READ MORE

  5. 13. Theoretical modelling of LA-MRSA in Swedish pig production

    Author : Krista Tuominen; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet; []
    Keywords : LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES; LANTBRUKSVETENSKAPER; AGRICULTURAL SCIENCES;

    Abstract : Antimicrobial resistance is a threat to global health. Livestock-associated methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (LA-MRSA) is a category of multiresistant bacteria that primarily colonises livestock animals. While pigs are considered its main reservoir, LA-MRSA is zoonotic and causes an occupational risk to those working with livestock. READ MORE

  6. 14. Mycobacterium avium infections in children

    Author : Johanna Thegerström; Björn Olsen; Britt-Inger Marklund; Jan Ernerudh; Leif Kirsebom; Linköpings universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICINE; MEDICIN;

    Abstract : Mycobacterium avium belongs to a group of over 130 species of non-tuberculous mycobacteria (NTM) or environmental mycobacteria. The subspecies Mycobacterium avium avium was originally described as the causative agent of bird tuberculosis, but was later found to cause disease also in humans. READ MORE

  7. 15. Importance of wild birds in the spread of Salmonella

    Author : Helena Palmgren; Björn Olsen; Bo Svenungsson; Umeå universitet; []
    Keywords : MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Salmonella; wild birds; Black-headed gull; Peregrine falcon; Antarctica; penguins; seals; PFGE; IS200; salmonella carriage;

    Abstract : Salmonella is one of the most important enteropathogenic bacteria. It is responsible for about 5000 reported cases of human gastroenteritis each year in Sweden. Salmonellosis is a zoonotic disease, and the bacterium has the ability to infect a variety of both domestic and wild animal species. READ MORE