Essays about: "Tuberculosis"

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1. 1. Automated Interpretation of Lung Ultrasound for COVID-19 and Tuberculosis diagnosis

   University essay from Lunds universitet/Matematik LTH

   Author : Chloé Soormally; [2023]
   Keywords : Tuberculosis; COVID-19; Lung Ultrasound; Computer-aided detection CAD ; Deep learning; Technology and Engineering;

   Abstract : BACKGROUND. Early and accurate detection of infectious respiratory diseases like COVID-19 and tuberculosis (TB) plays a crucial role in effective management and the reduction of preventable mortality. READ MORE

3. 2. The seropositivity of Toxoplasma gondii in free-roaming domesticated cats in Masai Mara, Kenya : a zoonosis perspective

   University essay from SLU/Dept. of Clinical Sciences

   Author : Ronja Byström; [2023]
   Keywords : toxoplasma; toxoplasmosis; domestic cat; Kenya; Masai Mara; zoonosis; public health; seropositivity; seroprevalence;

   Abstract : Toxoplasma gondii is an intracellular parasite with felids as the definitive host. It can infect almost every animal, including humans, as its intermediate host. It is an important zoonosis, especially for immune-deprived people, such as patients with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), and pregnant women. READ MORE

4. 3. Impact of aerosol dwell time on the survival of Mycobacterium tuberculosis

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

   Author : Grisna Isabel Prensa; [2023]
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   Abstract : The airborne pathogen Mycobacterium tuberculosis (Mtb) is the causative agent of tuberculosis (TB) and claims about 1.6 million deaths annually (WHO, 2022). READ MORE

5. 4. Can Feeding Amyloid Fibrils Trigger Amyloid Formation in C. Elegans?

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för medicinsk cellbiologi; Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

   Author : Katarina Norrby; [2023]
   Keywords : Amyloid; AA amyloid; Amyloidosis; AA amyloidosis; C. Elegans;

   Abstract : Amyloidosis are diseases caused by misfolded proteins that have transformed into extracellular insoluble amyloid fibrils. One type of amyloidosis is AA amyloidosis caused by AA amyloid and diseases connected are Rheumatoid arthritis and Tuberculosis. C. Elegans is a nematode used as a model organism and in this experiment. READ MORE

6. 5. Evaluation of antimycobacterial molecules' capacity to kill mycobacteria and their toxic effect on human cells.

   University essay from Malmö universitet/Institutionen för biomedicinsk vetenskap (BMV)

   Author : Filippa Henriksson; [2023]
   Keywords : Drug evaluation; In vitro; Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex; REMA; Tuberculosis; In vitro; Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex; REMA; tuberkulos; utvärdering av läkemedel;

   Abstract : Tuberculosis is a fatal airborne disease caused by bacteria from the Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex (MTBC). The incidence of contracting tuberculosis is estimated to be around 10.6 million cases each year. Increased drug resistance among mycobacteria has led to the need to develop new treatments. READ MORE