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Isolation and Molecular Characterization of Huma Metapneumovirus from Children with Acute Respiratory Tract Infections at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya in 2008

Sichangi, Sammy Nyongesa (2013-02-14)

Human metapneumovirus (hMPV) is a respiratory viral pathogen that is associated with acute respiratory tract infections (ARTI) in very young children, elderly persons, and immunocompromised patients. Two subtypes of hMPV ...
Sero-epidemiology and molecular characterization of Rickettsiae infecting humans, selected animals and arthropod vectors in Asembo, western Kenya, 2007-2010

Maina, Alice Ngonyo (2013-02-19)

Rickettsiae are gram negative obligate intracellular bacteria in the class α- proteobacteria. They are transmitted by arthropod vectors, including fleas, ticks, mites, andbody lice. The prevalence of rickettsial infections ...
Antimicrobial and immunomodulatory properties of extracts of Asparagus setaceous Kunth and Caesalpinia volkensii Harm

Ogila, Kenneth Omondi (2013-02-19)

Infections due to antibiotic resistant microorganisms have become widespread in recent years, and resistance rates among key pathogens have continued to grow at an alarming rate worldwide and the search for novel ...
Characterization of the Plasmodium falciparum replication licensing factor, Pfmcm6, a substrate of two Plasmodium falciparum cyclin-dependent kinases, Pfpk6 and Pfmrk

Eyase, Fredrick Lunyagi (2013-02-19)

Malaria remains a big challenge the world-over especially in Sub-sahara Africa. Since there is no malaria vaccine currently, chemotherapy is the only curative intervention option available. At present, there are few known ...
An Extreme Value Theory Framework for Determining the Effectiveness of Monetary Policy in Ensuring Interest Rates and Exchange Rates Stability – A Case for Kenya

Maana, Isaya (2013-02-20)

Interest rates and exchange rates in Kenya have witnessed significant volatility since liberation in 1991 and 1993, respectively. This raises questions on whether the CBK has been meeting its primary objective of formulating ...
Multiplication, conservation and genetic Characterization of selected macadamia Germplasm in Kenya

Gitonga, Lucy Njoki (2013-02-20)

Macadamia tree is a low-input crop with high returns per unit area and hence has high potential in poverty reduction and wealth creation. However, the genetic diversity of Macadamia germplasm in Kenya is not yet known. ...
Potential of Integrating Calpurnia aurea with Entomopathogenic Fungus Metarhizium anisopliae for the Control of Rhipicephalus appendiculatus and Rhipicephalus pulchellus

Nana, Paulin (2013-02-22)

Ticks of the genus Rhipicephalus are important parasites of livestock in the world. Rhipicephalus ticks cause huge economic losses to cattle and have a great capacity to develop resistance to chemical acaricides. There ...
Development of a fungal based-product for the control of Western flower thrips Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande)

Niassy, Saliou (2013-02-22)

The Western flower thrips Frankliniella occidentalis is an important economical pest of crops throughout the world. Entomopathogenic fungi are the most promising alternative to chemical pesticides. However, larval stages ...
Deciduous canine tooth bud extraction and nutritional status of children aged 2-5 years in Kajiado District, Kenya

Kipchumba, Peris Jelagat (2013-02-22)

Deciduous Canine Tooth Bud Extraction (DCBE) is a harmful practice prevalent among pastoral communities in Kenya. The communities blame the canine tooth for ‘causing’ diarrhoea, fevers and growth retardation in their ...
Correlates and Barriers of Contraceptive Use among HIV Discordant Couples in Kenya

Ngure, Kenneth Kairu (2013-02-22)

Unwanted pregnancies among HIV discordant couples are a surrogate marker for high risk sexual intercourse. Among HIV discordant couples there is an ever present risk of HIV transmission to the infants born of the HIV ...
Descriptive Epidemiology of Cervical Dysplasia and Inflammatory changes in Women Attending Family Health Options, Kenya Clinics in Nairobi

Mburu, Raphael Kinuthia (2013-02-26)

Cancer of the cervix is the second most common cancer in women worldwide and the leading cause of cancer deaths in women in developing countries. The prevalence is highest in the developing countries, one of the reasons ...
Risk Factors for Kala-Azar In Fangak County, Jonglei State, Southern Sudan

Nyungura, John Lagu (2013-02-26)

Leishmaniases have been considered a tropical affliction that constitute one of the six entities on the World Health Organization tropical disease research list of most important diseases. The disease is one of the most ...
Characteristics and Factors Associated with Road Traffic Injuries in Patients Attending Thika Level 5 Hospital, Kenya, 2009

Osoro, Eric Mogaka (2013-02-26)

Road traffic injuries present an important public health problem in Kenya and are responsible for a heavy burden on the health care system. This cross-sectional study was carried out to determine the characteristics of ...
Prevalence and Predictors of Non-adherence, and Incidence of Treatment Failure among Patients on Free Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy in Nairobi, Kenya

Wakibi, Samwel Ndiguitha (2013-02-26)

Management of HIV infection consists of Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy (HAART) which suppresses viral replication and controls opportunistic infections. HAART regimen requires near perfect adherence (≥95%); suboptimal ...
EVALUATION OF HIV-1 EVOLUTION AND ITS ROLE IN DEVELOPMENT OF ANTIRETROVIRAL DRUG RESISTANCE IN NAIROBI COHORT

Nyamache, Anthony Kebira (2013-02-26)

The treatment of HIV-1 infection with antiretroviral drugs has greatly improved the survival of those who are infected. However, HIV-1 diversity and drug resistance are major challenges in patient management, disease ...
Nutritional status, dietary practices and clinical factors of people living with HIV/AIDS attending Riruta Health Centre, Nairobi, Kenya

Nyansikera, Ruth Nyaboke (2013-02-26)

Nutritional status is a significant predictor of survival rate in adult People Living with HIV/AIDS (PLWHA). While public opinion assumes that PLWHA are prone to malnutrition, there is very little documented data about ...
The Determinants of Usage of Intermittent Preventive Therapy and Insecticidetreated Bed nets in Pregnancy in Juba, Southern Sudan

Abias, Robert Patrick Napoleon (2013-02-26)

Southern Sudan lies in areas of high malaria transmission where pregnant women are at a greater risk of malaria infection, especially from the most severe form caused by Plasmodium falciparum, which can cause maternal ...
Physicochemical and In Vitro Evaluation of Anti-Leishmania Activity of Parvaquone and Related Compounds

Wesley, Ronoh Kiplangat (2013-03-12)

Leishmaniasis is a widespread parasitic disease caused by protozoa of the genus Leishmania. The control of leishmaniasis remains a problem and it is emerging as an important opportunistic infection in immuno-compromised ...
Determination of NOX and SO2 concentration levels in Nairobi city, Kenya by use of passive samplers

Wamoto, John Milikzitiek (2013-03-26)

This research work describes the determination of the levels of nitrogen monoxide, nitrogen dioxide (termed as NOX) and sulphur dioxide (SO2) in Nairobi city by use of passive sampling method. In this technique, Triethanolamine ...
Effect of food supplementation on health-related quality of life among HIV-infected adults attending Naivasha District Hospital

Alumasa, Fred Mike (2013-04-02)

Measurement of quality of life in HIV/AIDS is gaining relevance as an outcome measure. In Kenya, there are no published studies that look directly at the effect of food supplementation on health related quality of life ...

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