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Joakim Øverbø er overlege ved Avdeling for virologi, Folkehelseinstituttet og medisinskfaglig ansvarlig for virusdiagnostikk på beredskapslaboratoriet, Folkehelseinstituttet.
Articles by Joakim Øverbø
When should we be concerned about Andes virus in Norway?
- Joakim Øverbø,
- Helena Niemi Eide,
- Frank Olav Dahler Pettersen,
- Arne Broch Brantsæter,
- Tone Kristin Bjordal Johansen,
- Marte Petrikke Grenersen,
- Heidi Sjursen Konestabo,
- Siri Laura Feruglio,
- Kristian Tonby
24.06.2026:
The outbreak of Andes virus on a cruise ship has attracted international attention. Crew members, passengers and other travellers may have introduced the infection into their home countries. Given the long incubation period, preparedness should be strengthened while monitoring the situation. The...
A man in his 60s with immunodeficiency and hepatitis
- Caroline Hvitmyhr,
- Kristin Fjeldstad Enga,
- Joakim Øverbø,
- Håvard Midgard,
- Dag Henrik Reikvam
14.01.2026:
A man in his sixties with immunodeficiency was admitted to hospital with hepatitis. Investigation revealed a common condition that is likely underdiagnosed in Norway. An overweight man in his sixties with hypogammaglobulinaemia and bone marrow failure was admitted to hospital for investigation of...
A patient between 20 – 30 years of age with jaundice and pain in joints and muscles
- Alexander Løvdahl,
- Joakim Øverbø
25.10.2016:
Jaundice and malaise are symptoms that would normally lead to admission to a hospital. The causes can be manifold; in the following we will present a case history with an unexpected etiology. A previously healthy individual in the 20 – 30 years age bracket sought medical attention at the emergency...