Essays about: "Candida albicans"

Found 5 essays containing the words Candida albicans.

  1. 1. Health-hazardous Fungi in Feces from Feral Pigeons

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

    Author : Elin Hermann; [2023]
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    Abstract : The spread of pathogens by animals is a global issue that poses a significant threat to human health. The feral pigeon (Columba livia forma domestica) lives in cities near humans, where it nests, eats, and litters. READ MORE

  3. 2. Evaluation of non-cultural diagnostic methods for detection of Candida albicans–a systematic literature review

    University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

    Author : Karolina Baranowska; [2017]
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  4. 3. Dissecting the Structure-Activity Relationship of Hairpinin, a Plant Derived Antimicrobial Peptide

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Avdelningen för farmakognosi

    Author : Mia Sterby; [2014]
    Keywords : Hairpinin; AMP; peptide; pharmacognosy;

    Abstract : Antibiotic resistance is a growing health issue that necessitates development of alternative drugs with antimicrobial properties. Antimicrobial peptides are a promising group of compounds in this respect and are used by all varieties of living organisms to defend against invading or competing organisms. READ MORE

  5. 4. Development of quantitative PCR methods for diagnosis of bacterial vaginosis and vaginal yeast infection

    University essay from Institutionen för klinisk och experimentell medicin

    Author : Kristina Eiderbrant; [2011]
    Keywords : Vaginitis; bacterial vaginosis; Candida; Lactobacillus; real-time PCR;

    Abstract : Vaginitis is a vaginal infection which affects many women all over the world. The disorder is characterized by an infection of the vaginal area which can cause problems like abnormal vaginal discharge, itching and redness. The two most common causes of vaginitis are bacterial vaginosis and Candida vaginitis. READ MORE

  6. 5. Comparison of methods for DNA extraction from Candida albicans

    University essay from Institutionen för medicinsk biokemi och mikrobiologi

    Author : Ashraf Dadgar; [2006]
    Keywords : Candida albicans; candidemia; DNA extraction; cell wall disruption; real time PCR;

    Abstract : Invasive Candida infection is an increasing cause of morbidity and mortality in the immunocompromised patient. Molecular diagnosis based on genomic amplification methods, such as real time PCR, has been reported as an alternative to conventional culture for early detection of invasive candidiasis. READ MORE