Essays about: "bloodstream infection"
Found 3 essays containing the words bloodstream infection.
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1. Low-concentration Bacteria Separation from Whole Blood through a Slanted Filter in a Centrifuge Tube
University essay from KTH/Skolan för elektroteknik och datavetenskap (EECS)Abstract : Sepsis characterized by severe bloodstream bacterial infection that results in high mortality rates and medical expenses has become a global healthcare challenge. The current clinical sepsis diagnosis is based on blood culture and requires a long waiting time, delaying effective treatments. READ MORE
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2. Future diagnosis of sepsis : Evaluating the mNGS approach by using the MinION device
University essay from Högskolan i Skövde/Institutionen för biovetenskapAbstract : Sepsis is an irregular systemic response to an infection, in which a pathogen or some of its component(s)reaches the bloodstream of the host or sterile tissue, triggering a disproportionate immune reaction. The first three hours are critical in the diagnosis of sepsis, in order to ensure an effective treatment with less impact on the patient. READ MORE
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3. Effects of Insulin and Glucose Stimulation on the Anti-Viral Response in Bronchial Epithelial Cells
University essay from Lunds universitet/Examensarbeten i molekylärbiologiAbstract : Asthma exacerbation is among the leading causes of mortality and morbidity. Bronchial epithelial cells (BECs) are of interest because they represent not only a physical barrier against infections, but also a biological barrier between the inhaled agents, such as allergens, and the immune system. READ MORE
