Background: Globally, Superficial fungal infections are common problems in patients infected human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).The most common, predisposition being unknown HIV status and low socio-economic factors. Objective: ...

Introduction: unsafe transfusion practices can put millions of people at risk of Transfusion Transmissible Infections (TTIs). In Kenya the current blood transfusion scheme involves screening of blood for HIV, Hepatitis B ...

Objective: To determine the factors associated with active trachoma among children aged 1-9 years in Ol Donyo Nyokie, Kajiado County. Methods: This was a descriptive cross-sectional study which utilized both quantitative ...

Introduction: High maternal mortality is a global issue now apparent with unattained Millennium Development Goal five. World Health Organization 2015 reported developing countries especially those in sub-Saharan Africa as ...

Introduction: Motorcycle injuries constitute a major but neglected emerging public health problem in developing countries and are a common cause of road traffic injuries. This study was carried out to determine factors ...

Background: Respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) is a major cause of community acquired severe respiratory illness in infants, immunocompromised individuals and the elderly. Limited information exists on the contribution of ...

Introduction: Whereas risky sexual behavior influences HIV acquisition, little information is available on risk taking practices among negative partners in HIV discordant relationships in our settings. This study sought ...

Background: Human papilloma virus is a common sexually transmitted viral infection that affects both men and women with an overall prevalence of cytology given as 21.8% for women. Objective: The main objective of the study ...

Purpose: This is cross-sectional study to determine M. oleifera utilization among HIV positive patients attending Comprehensive Care Clinic at Migori County Referral Hospital, Kenya. Methodology: Data was collected using ...

An estimated one-third of the older people worldwide sustain falls every year, which contributes to over 20% of injuries in this age group. In the central region of (Mount) Kenya, despite increasing awareness about this ...