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 antimicrobial ...
Mosquito saliva plays a central role in blood meal acquisition plus the
development and transmission of the malaria parasite. Functional genomics and
proteomics studies have characterized and predicted roles of many ...
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 ...
Lymphatic Filariasis (LF), a neglected tropical disease (NTD) is targeted by the WHO
for elimination by the year 2020. The principal strategy of elimination is by interruption
of transmission of infection through annual ...
Mosquito saliva plays a central role in blood meal acquisition plus the
development and transmission of the malaria parasite. Functional genomics and
proteomics studies have characterized and predicted roles of many ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
Tuberculosis and human immunodeficiency virus co-infections have a global
prevalence with high morbidity and mortality rates. Non-tuberculous mycobacteria have
emerged as opportunistic pathogens among human immunodeficiency ...
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 ...
Cyclospora cayetanensis, a coccidian protozoan parasite, that causes diarrhoea in
immunocompetent as well as immunocompromised individuals with or without
international travel., The biology and epidemiology of C. ...
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 ...
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 ...
Plants may contain ingredients that have anti-parasitic activity against parasites of medical significance. Chenopodium ambrosoides (Wormseed) a wide spread herb in the Family Chenopodiacea was investigated for anti-schistosomal ...
Diarrhoeal disease is a worldwide public health problem mostly affecting children, the immunocompromised and elderly in developing countries. Among children in developing countries, Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli (ETEC) ...
It has been established that lack of access to safe drinking water together with
inadequate sanitation and hygiene is globally an overwhelming contributor to
approximately 4 billion cases of illness annually. In ...
Diarrhoeal disease is a worldwide public health problem mostly affecting children,
the immunocompromised and elderly in developing countries. Among children in
developing countries, Enterotoxigenic Escherichia coli ...
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). On the other hand, HIV/ AIDS, conflicts, natural ...
Tuberculosis and human immunodeficiency virus co-infections have a global prevalence with high morbidity and mortality rates. Non-tuberculous mycobacteria have emerged as opportunistic pathogens among human immunodeficiency ...
The negative psychological consequences of rape are profound and long-term. The
psychological dysfunctional consequences of rape are more serious than its physical
effects. The objective of this study was to determine ...