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HIV Type 1 Subtypes in Circulation in Northern Kenya

Samoeh Ashimosi Khamadi (AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses, 2005-10-05)

The genetic subtypes of HIV-1 circulating in northern Kenya have not been characterized. Here we report the partial sequencing and analysis of samples collected in the years 2003 and 2004 from 72 HIV-1-positive patients ...
HIV Type 1 Subtypes in Circulation in Northern Kenya

KHAMADI, SAMOEH ASHIMOSI; Washington Ochieng; Raphael W. Lihana; Joyceline Kinyua; Joseph Muriuki; Joseph Mwangi; Raphael Lwembe; Michael Kiptoo; Saida Osman; Nancy Lagat; Roger Pelle; Anne Muigai; Jane Y. Carter; Isao Oishi; Hiroshi Ichimura; D.L. Mwaniki; Fredrick A. Okoth; Solomon Mpoke; Elijah M. Songok (AIDS Research and Human Retroviruses, 2005-10-11)

The genetic subtypes of HIV-1 circulating in northern Kenya have not been characterized. Here we report the partial sequencing and analysis of samples collected in the years 2003 and 2004 from 72 HIV-1-positive patients ...
HIV Type 1 Subtypes among STI Patients in Nairobi: A Genotypic Study Based on Partial pol Gene Sequencing

Wekesa Raphael Nyongesa (2006-12-05)

Circulating strains of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) exhibit an extraordinary degree of genetic diversity and have been classified on the basis of relationships into distinct lineages called groups, types, subtypes, ...
Anti-proliferative Activity of Prunus africana,Warburgia stuhlmannii and Maytenus senegalensisExtracts in Breast and Colon Cancer Cell Lines

NABENDE NAMUKHOSI PATRICIA; S. M. Karanja, J. K. Mwatha, S. W. Wachira (European Journal of Medicinal Plants, 2014-12)

Aims: To determine the anti-proliferative activity of Prunus africana, Warburgia stuhlmannii andMaytenus senegalensis in breast and colon cancer cell lines and to assess their toxicity levelsbased on responses against Vero ...
Determinants of delivery by skilled birth atendants among pregnant women in Makueni County, Kenya

HARUN M KIMANI; Carey Farquhar, Peter Wanzala, and Zipporah Ng'ang'a (Public Health Research, 2015)

Background: Skilled birth attendants (SBAs) can improve outcomes during delivery and postpartum by detecting and managing early complications of pregnancy and labor. The objective of this study was to determine factors ...
Detection and typing of Human Papillomavirus in urine from patients attending a sexually transmitted infections clinic in Nairobi County, Kenya

LANGAT HILLARY; Juliette R. Ongus, Janeth C. Kombich, Agnes Omire, Caroline C. Baliach, Danvas O Kerosi, Raphael W. Lihana and Raphael M. Lwembe (Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 2015)

Human papillomavirus (HPV) is a common sexually transmitted infection (STI) that has been etiologically linked to cervical cancer. Different types of samples can be used for cervical screening, including Pap test or biopsy ...
Schistosoma mansoni among pre-school children in Musozi village, Ukerewe Island, North-Western-Tanzania: prevalence and associated risk factors

DEODATUS M. RUGANUZA; Humphrey D. Mazigo, Rebecca Waihenya, Domenica Morona, and Gerald M. Mkoji (Parasit Vectors, 2015)

Background: Recent evidence indicates that pre-school children (PSC) living in S. mansoni highly endemic areas are at similar risk of schistosomiasis infection and morbidity as their school aged siblings. Recognizing this ...
Effects of methanol and aqueous extracts of Acacia xanthophloea, Strychnos heninningsii and Microglossa pyrifolia on Immunoglobin E using asthma induced mice model

ODONGO GRACE AKINYI; Festus Tolo, Fred Wamunyokoli, Joseph Mwatha (Journal of Natural Sciences Research, 2015)

Background: The increasing prevalence of asthma in developing countries during the last decade continues to represent a significant public health problem, causing both economic and social burdens. It remains an area ...
Development and evaluation of a Loop Mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) technique for the detection of hookworm (Necator americanus) infection in fecal samples

ROBERT MUGAMBI MURIUKI; Eric L Agola, Ibrahim N Mwangi, Johnson Kinyua, Esther Andia Shiraho, Gerald M Mkoji (Parasit Vectors, 2015)

Background Hookworm infection is a major concern in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in children and pregnant women. Necator americanus and Ancylostoma duodenale are responsible for this condition. Hookworm disease is one ...
Chloroquine sensitivity: diminished prevalence of chloroquine-resistant gene marker pfcrt-76 13 years after cessation of chloroquine use in Msambweni, Kenya

WILLIAM CHEGE KIERIE; Laura Wangai, Eric Agola, Francis T. Kimani & Charity Hungu (Malaria Journal, 2015)

Background Plasmodium falciparum resistance to chloroquine (CQ) denied healthcare providers access to a cheap and effective anti-malarial drug. Resistance has been proven to be due to point mutations on the parasite’s ...
Occupational risk factors of Low Back Pain among tea pickers and non-tea pickers in James Finlay (K) Ltd, Kericho County, Kenya

CHARLES KIPROTICH LANGAT; Christine Bii, Evaristus Opondo and Charles F. Mbakaya (Journal of Biology, Agriculture and Healthcare, 2015)

Low back pain (LBP) is a major public health problem in the world. It is estimated that 60% of all employees experience LBP at some point in their life during their employment career. It is also the most prevalent ...
Prevalence of Tungiasis and Its Associated Factors among Residents of Kipkelion West Sub-County; Kericho County, Kenya

CHIURI WARUGURU SERAH; Peter Mwaniki, Mohamed Karama, Lawrence Muthami (International Journal of Health Sciences and Research, 2015)

Background: Tungiasis is a parasitic skin disease caused by penetration of the female sand flea Tunga penetrans, also called jigger flea, into the epidermis of its host. It is highly prevalent where people live in extreme ...
FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO IODIDE DEFICIENCY IN COAST PROVINCE OF KENYA

KAZUNGU BONIFACE KAHINDI; Charles Mbakaya, Anzelimo Makokha (European Journal of Research in Medical Sciences, 2015)

Background: Iodide deficiency has serious effects on body growth and mental development. Iodide deficiency disorders are major public health problem in several areas of the world. At least 350 million Africans are at ...
Prevalence and intensity of intestinal parasitic infections and factors associated with transmission among school going children

KAMANDE EDWARD; ZW Ng'ang'a, LN Muthami, JH Ouma (East African Medical Journal, 2015)

Objective: To determine the prevalence and intensity of intestinal parasitic infections and factors associated with transmission among primary school going children. Design: Cross-sectional descriptive study. Setting: ...
Determinants of childhood vaccination completion at a peri-urban hospital in Kenya, December 2013 -January 2014: a case control study

WANDERA EMANUEL OKUNGA; Amwayi Anyangu Samuel, and Kutima Lydia Helen (The Pan African Medical Journal, 2015)

Introduction: vaccine preventable diseases account for about 17% of deaths among children below five years in Kenya. Immunization is one the most cost-effective ways of reducing child mortality and morbidity worldwide. In ...
Development of immunoassays for detection of Human Immunodeficiency Virus based on Consensus env gp41 Immunodominant Region Peptide from HIV-1 infections in Kenya

JAMES HUNGO KIMOTHO; Zipporah Ng’ang’a, Edna Nyairo, Missiani Ochwoto, Nicholas Nzioka, Francis Ogolla, Michael Kiptoo (African Journal of Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 2015)

Background: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) is characterized by high rates of genetic variability in vivo that could affect the performance of the HIV antibody-based detection kits. Objective: This study aimed at ...
Herbal Product Processing Practices of Traditional Medicine Practitioners in Kenya- Key Informant Interviews

IRENE NJERI CHEGE; Faith Apolot Okalebo, Anastasia Nkatha Guantai, Simon Karanja, Solomon Derese (Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing, 2015)

Introduction: Herbalists in Kenya use self-taught processing practices which are inadequate. The objective of this study was to conduct an assessment of selected practices used by herbalists during drug processing and ...
Nutrition Status and Associated Morbidity Risk Factors among Orphanage and Non-Orphanage Children in Selected Public Primary Schools within Dagoretti, Nairobi, Kenya

ELIZABETH WANJIRU MWANIKI; AN Mokokha, JN Muttunga (East African Medical Journal, 2015)

Background: Most of the nutritional surveys that have been carried out in Kenya have concentrated on children aged five years and below who are under the care of their parent(s). The HIV/AIDS, conflict, natural disasters, ...
Predictors of maternal mortality among women of reproductive age seeking health care services at Kisii Level 5 Hospital

ALFRED A. OSORO; Z Ng’ang’a, M Mutugi, P Wanzala (Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology of Eastern and Central Africa, 2015)

Background: The safe motherhood initiative was launched in 1987 as a flagship to set a base to reduce maternal mortality. Despite efforts by government and international agencies, Kenya has continued to experience a rise ...
Seroepidemiology of Selected Arboviruses in Febrile Patients Visiting Selected Health Facilities in the Lake/River Basin Areas of Lake Baringo, Lake Naivasha, and Tana River, Kenya

CAROLINE CHEPNGENO TIGOI; Olivia Lwande, Benedict Orindi, Zephania Irura, Juliette Ongus, and Rosemary Sang (Vector-Borne and Zoonotic Diseases, 2015-02)

Introduction: Arboviruses cause emerging and re-emerging infections affecting humans and animals. They are spread primarily by blood-sucking insects such as mosquitoes, ticks, midges, and sandflies. Changes in climate, ...

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