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  1. 16. Innate immune factors in recurrent and persistent infections of the lower female genital tract

    Författare :Cathrin Alvendal; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Nyckelord :C. albicans;

    Sammanfattning : Background: Infections of the female genital tract are common and have severe impact on the quality of life and sexual health of affected women. The innate immune system is crucial and is involved in the defense of infections. LÄS MER

  3. 17. Experimental studies on the pathogenesis of infections of the male uro-genital tract caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis var. hominis and Candida albicans

    Författare :Bengt Winblad; Umeå universitet; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Sammanfattning : .... LÄS MER

  4. 18. Biofilm formation in invasive disease caused by fungus of the genus Candida

    Författare :Srisuda Pannanusorn; Karolinska Institutet; Karolinska Institutet; []
    Nyckelord :;

    Sammanfattning : Candida species are ranked as the fourth leading cause of nosocomial bloodstream infection. The association of the infection with several risk factors has been reported. The most predominant risk factor, however, is the presence of an intravenous catheter in patients, which provides an artificial surface for Candida spp. LÄS MER

  5. 19. Deep Candida infections. Serology for laboratory diagnosis and antifungal activity of lactoferrin derived fragments

    Författare :Nahid Kondori; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES;

    Sammanfattning : Deep Candida infections (DCI) in patients who are immunocompromised or in intensive care units present both diagnostic and therapeutic problems. Serological tests for diagnosis of invasive fungal infections are used with varying results. Moreover, long term therapies with antifungal agents have led to the emergence of resistant Candida strains. LÄS MER

  7. 20. The skin surface microenvironment. Aspects on biophysical conditions and microbiology

    Författare :Bo Runeman; Göteborgs universitet; []
    Nyckelord :MEDICIN OCH HÄLSOVETENSKAP; MEDICAL AND HEALTH SCIENCES; Candida albicans; diaper dermatitis; occlusion; skin humidity; skin microflora; skin surface pH; skin temperature; UVB; vapour permeability; vulva;

    Sammanfattning : The influence of skin environmental factors has been investigated in five studies. In the first study, the microbial growth and rash development in diaper dermatitis were studied in order to evaluate a UVB radiation therapy in comparison with a combined antifungal-hydrocortisone cream. LÄS MER