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Showing 1 to 20 of 21 for “"Skin--Infections"”.
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Diversity of Skin Infections
… impaired host control of virus. Yet non-melanoma skin cancer (NMSC), the cancer that increases most among the immunosuppressed, does not have an established link to infection. NMSC, including squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and basal cell carcinoma, is the most common cancer among Caucasians. …
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SRV REGULATION OF STREPTOCOCCAL BIOFILM DISPERSAL AND ITS IMPACT ON VIRULENCE
… human pathogen that commonly causes mild skin infections. However, GAS also causes severe infections including necrotizing fasciitis. The mechanism for triggering the switch between mild and severe disease has yet to be discovered. Several groups have shown that regulation of protease …
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Differential expression profiling of proteomes of pathogenic and commensal strains of Staphylococcus aureus using SILAC
… is the etiological agent of food-borne diseases, skin infections in humans and mastitis in bovines. S. aureus is also known to exist as a commensal on skin, nose and other mucosal surfaces of the host. This symbiotic association is a result of immune dampening or tolerance induced in the host by …
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The streptococcal collagen-like protein-1 (Scl1) is a multifunctional adhesin in extracellular matrix interactions, biofilm formation, and host colonization by group A Streptococcus
… (GAS) is responsible for over 100 million skin infections annually that may lead to invasive episodes and autoimmune sequelaes. Wounds and unapparent skin infringements are susceptible to the introduction of GAS and serve as a portal of entry. The nutritional nature of a wound and the …
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Young men's sexuality and sexually transimitted infections in Zambia
… diseases 1384 (4.62%), upper respiratory tract infections 1736 (5.79%), skin infections 579 (1.93 %) and injuries 555 (1.85 %).During the survey, 89 (37.4%) workers reported having suffered from a serious illness or injury since coming to Nakambala. The majority (85.4%) of those who reported …
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Young men's sexuality and sexually transimitted infections in Zambia
… diseases 1384 (4.62%), upper respiratory tract infections 1736 (5.79%), skin infections 579 (1.93 %) and injuries 555 (1.85 %).During the survey, 89 (37.4%) workers reported having suffered from a serious illness or injury since coming to Nakambala. The majority (85.4%) of those who reported …
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Analysis of the effect of atorvastatin on the virulence of Fungal Pathogens
Fungal pathogens of humans cause harmful infections and can cause diverse diseases in humans which range from superficial skin infections to life-threatening diseases. The opportunistic pathogen Candida albicans causes a wide range of diseases primarily in immunocompromised individuals. Aspergillus …
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Protein FOG at the interface between G streptococci and human host defence lines
… equisimilis most commonly cause human GGS infections. These bacteria are part of the normal flora, but can cause pharyngitis, erysipelas and impetigo. In the immunocompromised host severe conditions, such as sepsis and necrotising fasciitis, may develop. In this thesis the interactions …
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Skin barrier dysfunction in common genetic disorders
One of the most important roles of the skin is the formation of an effective barrier to prevent desiccation as well as to keep out foreign pathogens and allergens. This is a tightly regulated process and involves many structural proteins, lipids, enzymes and biochemical components. One of the …
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Exploring the Effects of Adjuvant Selection on a Novel Polyvalent Staphylococcus aureus Vaccine
… a wide range of morbidities, from superficial skin infections to severe and potentially lethal conditions like sepsis. The emergence of multi-drug-resistant strains and the subsequent reduction in effective antibiotic options underscore the necessity for alternative treatments, such as …
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Eluding Antibiotic Resistance: Capitalizing On Antimicrobial Peptides Interaction With The Lipid Bilayer
… Daptomycin (DAP) in 2003 for treatment of severe skin infections caused by susceptible Gram-positive organisms. Currently, there are 12 to 15 examples of modified natural and synthetic AMPs in clinical development. But most of these agents are against Gram-positive bacteria. Therefore, there is …
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The homoeopathic treatment of recurrent cutaneous herpes simplex I
Dissertation submitted in partial compliance with the requirements for the Master's Diploma in Technology: Homoeopathy, Technikon Natal, Durban, South Africa, 1994.
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Perfil epidemiológico de dermatofitoses superficiais em pacientes atendidos em um laboratório da rede privada de João Pessoa-PB
Dermatophytoses are skin infections caused by fungi keratinophilic, which are distributed among the genera Trichophyton , Microsporum and Epidermophyton . They are cosmopolitan and are among the most common diseases in the world. The geographical distribution of dermatophytes appears to be quite …
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Enhancing home based care for HIV patients using an advisory expert system
… support and practicing hygiene to avoid skin infections (Sizani, Bandile; Nikiwe 2012). HIV/AIDS treatment and management strategies require ongoing management and support. In this research, we work with people from a clinic in Gugulethu Township in Western Cape, South Africa. The area …
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Host-pathogen interactions and conservation implications of snake fungal disease over broad geographical scales
… of snake populations in North America by causing skin infections which can be fatal. Given the potential impact of this disease on snake biodiversity worldwide, compounded by the pressure of anthropogenic stressors that already jeopardize the viability of many snake populations, there is a clear …
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Streptococcus pyogenes - a manipulator of human defences
… of which at least 163 000 are due to invasive infections. The remainder is due to post-streptococcal complications with rheu¬matic heart disease constituting the majority. S. pyogenes also causes milder infections such as skin infections and pharyngitis with an estimation of more than 700 …
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ANTIMICROBIAL CHARACTERIZATION AND THERAPEUTIC APPLICATIONS OF NOVEL SYNTHETIC THIAZOLE COMPOUNDS AGAINST MULTIDRUG-RESISTANT STAPHYLOCOCCI AND ENTEROCOCCI
… allies in combating an array of bacterial infections. However, each year nearly 23,000 people in the United States of America and 25,000 people in Europe die due to infections that are recalcitrant to currently available antimicrobials. The emergence of drug-resistant bacterial species, …
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Intrinsic alterations of the skin barrier function promote the pathogenesis of atopic dermatitis in dogs
… dermatitis (cAD) is a chronic inflammatory skin disease affecting up to 10% of the canine population, it is the second most common allergic disease in dogs. Canine AD has many similarities to human AD and for this reason the dog has been suggested to be a good animal model to study AD in …
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The Veron Community Scabies Education and Eradication Program
Skin infections by the ectoparasitic mite Sarcoptes scabiei are a preventable source of morbidity worldwide. While scabies affects all socioeconomic sectors, it is especially prominent in the developing world where crowding, poor hygiene, and limited access to basic health care are commonplace. …
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Acute post streptococcal glomerulonephritis at Red Cross War Memorial Children's Hospital, Cape Town, South Africa - a five-and half-year descriptive review
… was more often associated with streptococcal skin infections (55%). The majority 95 (99%) of cases presented with haematuria, while proteinuria was noted in 85 children. Seventy-one (74%) children presented in stage 2 hypertension, with 10 (10%) presenting with hypertensive seizures. Serum C3 …
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