Browsing NTNU Open by Author "Simonsen, Gunnar Skov"

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    • Explaining sex differences in risk of bloodstream infections using mediation analysis in the population-based HUNT study in Norway 

      Mohus, Randi Marie; Gustad, Lise Tuset; Furberg, Anne-Sofie; Moen, Martine Kjølberg; Liyanarachi, Kristin Vardheim; Askim, Åsa Susanne; Åsberg, Signe Elisabeth; DeWan, Andrew T.; Rogne, Tormod; Simonsen, Gunnar Skov; Nilsen, Tom Ivar Lund; Åsvold, Bjørn Olav; Damås, Jan Kristian; Solligård, Erik (Peer reviewed; Journal article, 2022)
      Previous studies indicate sex differences in incidence and severity of bloodstream infections (BSI). We examined the effect of sex on risk of BSI, BSI mortality, and BSI caused by the most common infecting bacteria. Using ...

    • Incidence of invasive infections with Group B streptococcus in adults in Norway 1996–2019: a nationwide registry-based case–control study 

      Uggen, Elise; Olaisen, Camilla; Lyng, Randi Valsø; Simonsen, Gunnar Skov; Bævre-Jensen, Roar Magne; Gran, Frode Width; Åsvold, Bjørn Olav; Nilsen, Tom Ivar Lund; Damås, Jan Kristian; Afset, Jan Egil (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2024)
      Purpose Group B streptococcus (GBS) colonizes the gastrointestinal and vaginal mucosa in healthy adults, but has also become an increasing cause of invasive infection. The aims of this study were to describe the incidence ...

    • Risk of lower respiratory tract infections: a genome-wide association study with Mendelian randomization analysis in three independent European populations 

      Flatby, Helene Marie; Rasheed, Humaira; Ravi, Anuradha; Thomas, Laurent; Liyanarachi, Kristin Vardheim; Afset, Jan Egil; DeWan, Andrew; Brumpton, Ben Michael; Hveem, Kristian; Åsvold, Bjørn Olav; Simonsen, Gunnar Skov; Furberg, Anne-Sofie; Damås, Jan Kristian; Solligård, Erik; Rogne, Tormod (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2021)
      Objective: Lower respiratory tract infections (LRTIs) are a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. Few studies have previously investigated the genetic susceptibility and potential risk factors for LRTI. ...

    • Stratification by interferon-γ release assay level predicts risk of incident TB 

      Winje, Brita Askeland; White, Richard Aubrey; Syre, Heidi; Skutlaberg, Dag Harald; Oftung, Fredrik; Mengshoel, Anne Torunn; Blix, Hege Salvesen; Brantsæter, Arne Broch; Holter, Ellen; Handal, Nina; Simonsen, Gunnar Skov; Afset, Jan Egil; Kran, Anne-Marte Bakken (Journal article; Peer reviewed, 2018)
      Introduction Targeted testing and treatment of latent TB infection (LTBI) are priorities on the global health agenda, but LTBI management remains challenging. We aimed to evaluate the prognostic value of the QuantiFERON ...