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Cervical cancer in Kenya: prospects for early detection at primary level

Mati, J K; Mbugua, S; Wanderi, P (Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 1994)

OBJECTIVES: To assess the feasibility of cytologic screening services for rural women and to establish the prevalence of abnormal cytology in Kenya. METHOD: Women at four maternal and child health/family planning (MCH/FP) ...

Cervical cancer prevention and treatment research in Africa: a systematic review from a public health perspective.

Finocchario-Kessler, S; Wexler, C; Maloba, M; Mabachi, N; Ndikum-Moffor, F; Bukusi, E (University of Nairobi, 2016)

BACKGROUND: Women living in Africa experience the highest burden of cervical cancer. Research and investment to improve vaccination, screening, and treatment efforts are critically needed. We systematically reviewed and ...

Cervical cancer screening and detection of genital HPV-infection and chlamydial infection by PCR in different groups of Kenyan women.

Engels, H; Nyongo, A; Temmerman, M; Quint, WG; Van Marck, E; Eylenbosch, WJ. (University of Nairobi,Department of Human Pathology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1992-03)

A pilot study was conducted in Nairobi, Kenya, to evaluate the feasibility of a larger study on the prevalence of cervical cancer and precancerous lesions and on the role of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STD) as risk ...

Cervical cancer: role for progesterone during pregnancy and contraception?

Stendahl, U; Rogo Khama O. (Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology University of Nairobi, 1990)

Cervical Cytology in a Kenyan Rural Population

Ndavi, PM; Mwalali, PN; Mbugua, SE; Mati J. K.; (University of NairobiObsterics and gynaecology, 1984)

Cervical HIV-1 RNA shedding after cryotherapy among HIV-positive women with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia stage 2 or 3.

Chung, MH; McKenzie, KP; Richardson, BA; John-Stewart, GC; Coombs, RW; De Vuyst, H; Njoroge, JW; Nyongesa-Malava, E; Sakr, SR; Mugo, NR (Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 2011-09)

Objective To determine the effect of cryotherapy on HIV-1 cervical shedding. Design Prospective cohort study. Methods Five hundred HIV-positive women enrolled at an HIV treatment clinic in Nairobi, Kenya were ...

Cervical HIV-1 RNA shedding after cryotherapy among HIV-positive women with cervical intraepithelial neoplasia stage 2 or 3.

Chung, MH; McKenzie, KP; Richardson, BA; John-Stewart, GC; Coombs, RW; De Vuyst, H; Njoroge, JW; Nyongesa-Malava, E; Sakr, SR; Mugo, NR (Global Health, University of Washington, Seattle, USA, 2011)

OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of cryotherapy on HIV-1 cervical shedding. DESIGN: Prospective cohort study. METHODS: Five hundred HIV-positive women enrolled at an HIV treatment clinic in Nairobi, Kenya were ...

Cervical HIV-specific IgA in a population of commercial sex workers correlates with repeated exposure but not resistance to HIV

Horton, Rachel E.; Ball, T. Blake; Wachichi, Charles; Jaoko Walter G.; Rutherford, W. John; Mckinnon, Lyle; Kaul, Rupert; Rebbapragada, Anu; Kimani, Joshua; Plummer, Frank A. (2009)

We conducted a comprehensive cross-sectional analysis of total and HIV-specific cervical antibody levels in HIV- 1-resistant, uninfected, and infected women in order to examine the role of HIV-specific antibody responses ...

Cervical incompetence: assessment of a scoring system for patient selection for cervical cerclage

Ger, JO; Sinei, S; Rog, Khama O. (University of Nairobi.Department of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 1991-04)

Forty-seven antenatal patients with clinical diagnosis of cervical incompetence were subjected to a structured scoring system before insertion of McDonald Stitch. All other possible causes of midtrimester abortion were ...

Cervical Shedding Of Cytomegalovirus In Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1-infected Women.

Mostad S B, S B; Kreiss, J K; Ryncarz, A J; Overbaugh, J; Mandaliya, K; Chohan, B; Ndinya-Achola, JO; Bwayo, JJ; Corey, L (University of NairobiSchool of Public Health Centre for HIV Prevention and Research, 1999)

Cervical shedding of cytomegalovirus (CMV) is important in transmission of CMV to exposed sexual partners and neonates. We evaluated prevalence and correlates of CMV DNA shedding in cervical secretions from a large cohort ...

Cervical Shedding Of Herpes Simplex Virus And Cytomegalovirus Throughout The Menstrual Cycle In Women Infected With Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1

Mostad, S B; Kreiss, J K; Ryncarz, A; Chohan, B; Mandaliya, K; Ndinya-Achola, JO; Bwayo, JJ; Corey, L (University of NairobiSchool of medicine (Obstetrics and gynaecology), 2000-10)

OBJECTIVE: Our purpose was to evaluate the frequency and patterns of the shedding of herpes simplex virus and cytomegalovirus in the female genital tract throughout the menstrual cycle. STUDY DESIGN: Seventeen women, all ...

Cervical Shedding Of Herpes Simplex Virus In Human Immunodeficiency Virus-infected Women: Effects Of Hormonal Contraception, Pregnancy, And Vitamin A Deficiency. J

Mostad, S B; Kreiss, J K; Ryncarz, A J; Mandaliya, K; Chohan, B; Ndinya-Achola, JO; Bwayo, JJ; Corey, L (University of NairobiInstitute of Tropica and Infectious Diseases(UNITID), 2000-01)

{ Genital shedding of herpes simplex virus (HSV) results in frequent transmission of infection to sexual partners and neonates. In a cross-sectional study, cervical shedding of HSV DNA was detected in 43 (17%) cervical ...

Cervical squamous intraepithelial lesions among HIV-positive women on antiretroviral therapy in Kenya.

McKenzie, KP; Rogers, RK; Njoroge, JW; John-Stewart, G; Richardson, BA; Mugo, NR; De Vuyst, N; Pamnani, RN; Rana, FS; Warui, D; Chung, MH (Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 2011-04)

BACKGROUND: The prevalence of cervical squamous intraepithelial lesions (SIL) among HIV-infected women on antiretroviral therapy in sub-Saharan Africa has not been well described. METHODS: HIV-infected women enrolled ...

Cervicovaginal HIV-1-neutralizing immunoglobulin A detected among HIV-1-exposed seronegative female partners in HIV-1-discordant couples.

Choi, RY; Levinson, P; Guthrie, BL; Lohman-Payne, B; Bosire, R; Liu, AY; Hirbod, T; Kiarie, J; Overbaugh, J; John-Stewart, G; Broliden, K; Farquhar, C (Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98104, USA., 2012)

Cervicovaginal HIV-1-neutralizing immunoglobulin A (IgA) was associated with reduced HIV-1 acquisition in a cohort of commercial sex workers. We aimed to define the prevalence and correlates of HIV-1-neutralizing IgA from ...