Essays about: "Hepatitis B Virus"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 13 essays containing the words Hepatitis B Virus.

1. 1. A novel assay for the detection of Hepatitis C virus in blood plasma, using padlock probes and rolling circle amplification

   University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskap

   Author : Andréa Karlsson; [2023]
   Keywords : ;

   Abstract : Hepatitis C viral infection is a globally widespread blood-borne disease affecting the liver, causing cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma. This type of liver cancer is mainly caused by chronic Hepatitis C and Hepatitis B. Specific detection with the following correct treatment is crucial to reduce the overall burden of the disease. READ MORE

3. 2. Future challenges for nurses : - Nursing student´s perception about caring for patients with hepatitis B in Vietnam.

   University essay from Jönköping University/HHJ, Avd. för omvårdnad

   Author : Linn Persson; Anna Rådefjäll Forsberg; [2020]
   Keywords : blood pathogen; health education; lack of knowledge; stigma; vaccine;

   Abstract : Background Hepatitis B is a world health problem. The virus is a blood pathogen that transfers through blood and body fluids. Hepatitis B is common in the west pacific area and in Vietnam nurses are at higher risk to get infected by hepatitis B. READ MORE

4. 3. An assessment of patients followed for Hepatitis B at the Department of Infectious Diseases at Örebro University Hospital : - Factors associated with significant liver fibrosis evaluated by transient elastography

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

   Author : Therese Axelsson; [2019]
   Keywords : Chronic hepatitis B; Liver stiffness; Liver fibrosis; Transient elastography; Risk factors;

   Abstract : Introduction: Chronic hepatitis B (CHB) is a viral infection that can lead to development of fibrosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Several factors affecting disease progression have been reported, such as sex and region of origin. Liver stiffness and fibrosis can be evaluated using transient elastography. READ MORE

5. 4. The effectiveness of the Stockholm needle exchange programme : Does the Stockholm needle exchange programme control HIV, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C in intravenous drug users?

   University essay from Södertörns högskola/Institutionen för naturvetenskap, miljö och teknik

   Author : Melissa Masembe; [2019]
   Keywords : Needle exchange programme NEP ; Intravenous drug users IDU ; Human Immunodeficiency Virus HIV ; Hepatitis B HBV ; Hepatitis C HCV ; Infectious Disease Control;

   Abstract : BACKGROUND: The needle exchange programme (NEP) started in Sweden in 1986 in Lund and shortly after in Malmo. The first NEP in Stockholm opened in spring 2013. The NEP is a service aimed at intravenous drug users (IDU) from 18 years old, with a goal of preventing the blood borne diseases, such as HIV, Hepatitis B (HBV), and Hepatitis C (HCV). READ MORE

6. 5. Proportion of children born to infected mothers at risk of contracting Hepatitis B, and associated risk factors for inadequate Hepatitis B Timely Birth Dose vaccination : Analysis of the São Tomé and Príncipe Demographic Health Survey Program data, 2008-2009.

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Internationell mödra- och barnhälsovård (IMCH)

   Author : Chun Kidd Cheung; [2017]
   Keywords : Hepatitis B; HBV; MTCT; Sao Tome and Principe;

   Abstract : Background The Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is a blood-borne infection affecting around 2 billion people at any given time and is commonly transmitted through Mother to Child Transmission (MTCT). Preventative measures include vaccinations, particularly the timely Birth Dose (TBD) given within 24 hours of birth. READ MORE