Essays about: "Streptococcus pneumoniae"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 9 essays containing the words Streptococcus pneumoniae.

1. 1. Characterization of Antigenic Properties of Two Immunogenic Proteins of Streptococcus pneumoniae 

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för medicinsk biokemi och mikrobiologi

   Author : Mawj Jasimalsalih; [2023]
   Keywords : Immunogenic Proteins; PrsA; MalX; Membrane Vesicles; Protein Properties; Streptococcus pneumoniae virulence factors;

   Abstract : The bacterium Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococcus), is considered to be a leading cause of morbidity and mortality globally, particularly in infants and the elderly. It is one of the most frequent causes of respiratory tract infections, which sporadically have the potential to develop into serious invasive symptoms including sepsis and meningitis. READ MORE

3. 2. Characterization of Mitilysin Pores by Cryo-electron Microscopy

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för biologisk grundutbildning

   Author : Vladimir Novakovic; [2023]
   Keywords : Mitilysin; Mly; Structural Biology; Cryo-EM; pore; toxin; pore forming proteins; pore forming toxins; PFP; PFT;

   Abstract : Pore forming toxins (PFTs) are a large group of proteins found mainly in bacteria with some exceptions found in animals. They bind and form pores in their target membranes and form pores, which leads to cell death. Among these are cholesterol-dependent cytolysins (CDC), which require the presence of cholesterol to bind target membranes. READ MORE

4. 3. An Overview Of The Antibiotic Resistance Mechanisms Of Common Gram Positive And Gram Negative Multidrug Resistant Bacteria

   University essay from Linnéuniversitetet/Institutionen för biologi och miljö (BOM)

   Author : Elisabeth Tammi; [2023]
   Keywords : Antibiotic resistance mechanism; gram negative bacteria; gram positive bacteria;

   Abstract : Antibiotic resistance in multidrug resistant bacteria cause high mortality rates worldwide, where there has been over 1,000,000 deaths reported as of the year 2019. Antibiotics were thought to be the cure for fighting infectious diseases and preventing further spreading of infection. READ MORE

5. 4. Study of the Genetic Dynamics in Pan-genomes for Six Bacterial Species

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för medicinsk biokemi och mikrobiologi

   Author : Jennifer Johansson; [2021]
   Keywords : pan-genome; core genome; accessory genome; genetic dynamics;

   Abstract : Foodborne diseases are a growing health problem today and can be caused by eating food contaminated with bacteria. To monitor known foodborne diseases, institutions keep track of bacteria in surveillance projects. Whole genome sequencing is becoming the new standard method for comparing isolates, which generates large amounts of data. READ MORE

6. 5. Does the selection of narrow- or broad-spectrum betalactam antibiotics have any different effect in mortality of pneumococcal pneumonia? : – a retrospective register study

   University essay from Örebro universitet/Institutionen för medicinska vetenskaper

   Author : Susi Nilsson; [2019]
   Keywords : Pneumococci; betalactam antibiotics; pneumoniae; CAP; mortality;

   Abstract : Introduction: Streptococcus pneumoniae (pneumococci) is most common and has the highest mortality in community-acquired pneumonia (CAP). In vitro many antibiotics are effective against pneumococci, but recent studies suggest a favor for narrow-spectrum antibiotics. READ MORE