Blar i Department of Clinical Science på emneord "Children"
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Boosting of cross-reactive and protection-associated T cells in children after live attenuated influenza vaccination
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-05)Background. Live attenuated influenza vaccines (LAIVs) stimulate a multifaceted immune response including cellular immunity, which may provide protection against newly emerging strains. This study shows proof of concept ... -
Exhaled nitric oxide is related to atopy, but not asthma in adolescents with bronchiolitis in infancy
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2013-11-17)Background: The fraction of exhaled nitric oxide (FeNO) has been suggested as a non-invasive marker of eosinophilic inflammation in asthma, but lately rather as a biomarker of atopy than of asthma itself. Asthma after ... -
High prevalence of humoral and cellular immunity to influenza viruses in pre-school children living in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2017-01)Background. Influenza in children who reside in tropical and subtropical regions has until recently been regarded as insignificant. However, new evidence suggests that it significantly impacts hospitalization and promotes ... -
No significant associations between breastfeeding practices and overweight in 8-year-old children
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2019)Aim: The aim was to examine if breastfeeding practices were associated with body mass index (BMI) and risk of overweight or obesity in third grade (8 years) of elementary school. Methods: In a regional cohort, we related ... -
The tuberculin skin test in school going adolescents in South India: associations of socio-demographic and clinical characteristics with TST positivity and non-response
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-11-18)Background. India has generally used 1 TU purified protein derivative (PPD) as opposed to 2 TU PPD globally, limiting comparisons. It is important to assess latent TB infection in adolescents given that they may be a target ... -
The tuberculin skin test in school going adolescents in South India: associations of socio-demographic and clinical characteristics with TST positivity and non-response
(Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2014-11-18)Background: India has generally used 1 TU purified protein derivative (PPD) as opposed to 2 TU PPD globally, limiting comparisons. It is important to assess latent TB infection in adolescents given that they may be a target ...