Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Sarcosporidiosis in domestic chicken in Kenya.
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Comparative studies on the histopathology and symptomatology of a nuclear polyhedrosis of Spodoptera exempta (Walk.) (Noctuidae, Lepidoptera)
(University of Nairobi, 1977)Histopathological and symptomatological studies are described from Kenya on larvae of Spodoptera exempta (Wlk.) infected with a nuclear polyhedrosis virus derived from larvae collected in the field during an epizootic. The ... -
Rearing the American bollworm Heliothis armigera on a grass-meal diet.
(University of Nairobi, 1981)Heliothis armigera (Hb.) was shown to be capable of growing and developing on a simple diet that was based principally on grass meal made from star grass (Cynodon dactylon). Neonatal H. armigera larvae introduced into the ... -
Time-mortality response in Spodoptera exempta (Walk.) infected with heat-treated nuclear polyhedrosis virus.
(University of Nairobi, 1981)The susceptibility of third-instar larvae of Spodoptera exempta (Wlk.) to a heat-treated nuclear polyhedrosis virus was tested in the laboratory. The polyhedral suspension was purified by differential centrifugation and ... -
Dosage-mortality and time-mortality responses of the armyworm Spodoptera exempta to a nuclear polyhedrosis virus.
(University of Nairobi, 1981)Third-instar larvae of Spodoptera exempta (Wlk.) were fed on young maize leaves treated with 20 mu l of polyhedral inclusion body (PIB) suspension of concentrations that varied from 1.6 X 102 to 1.6 X 109 PIBs/ml. Daily ... -
Epizootiological observations on a nuclear polyhedrosis of the African armyworm Spodoptera exempta (Walk.).
(University of Nairobi, 1983)An outbreak of a nuclear polyhedrosis virus disease in a population of Spodoptera exempta (Wlk.) at 4 sites in Kenya in 1974 is described. Larval mortality began 11 days after the larval outbreak began and reached a peak ... -
Outcome of the first medicines utilization research in Africa group meeting to promote sustainable and rational medicine use in Africa.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The second Medicines Utilization Research in Africa (MURIA) group workshop and symposium again brought researchers together from across Africa to improve their knowledge of drug utilization (DU) methodologies and exchange ... -
Barriers to the uptake of postexposure prophylaxis among Nairobi-based female sex workers
(University of Nairobi, 2015-09)INTRODUCTION: Female sex workers (FSWs) in sub-Saharan Africa are at a particularly high risk for HIV infection. Postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) is available as part of an HIV care and prevention program through dedicated ... -
Anti-Retroviral Therapy Related Liver Injury A Series of 11 Cases
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: HIV Anti-retroviral therapy (ART) related liver injury (ARLI) is associated with elevated liver transaminases (AST/ALT), potential liver failure and death. It is commonly associated with nevirapine. Identification ... -
Mechanistic model simulations of the East African climate using NCAR regional climate model: influence of large-scale orography on the Turkana low-level jet
(University of Nairobi, 2001-06)The National Center for Atmospheric Research regional climate model (RegCM) is employed to study the dynamics of the Turkana low-level jet that lies between the Ethiopian and the East African highlands, and ... -
Reasons for Change of Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART) Drugs: Local Experience
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Highly active anti-retroviral therapy (HAART) reduces morbidity and mortality in HIV/AIDS infected patients. HAART is used indefinitely and the regimens are changed over the course of treatment due to resistance, ... -
Studies on seasonal prevalence of ecto- and endo-parasites in indigenous chicken of Mbeere Subcounty, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)A study was carried out to determine the seasonality of ecto- and endo-parasites in Mbeere Subcounty, Kenya. A total of 48 chicken were randomly selected and purchased from farms in the study area (24 in wet season and 24 ... -
Morbidity and CD4+ Cell Counts at Initial Presentation of a Cohort of HAART-Naive, HIV Positive Kenyan Patients: Implications to Initiating HAART
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Sub-Saharan Africa with under 10% of the worldfs total population accounts for 60-70% of all HIV/AIDS cases. While these patients require HAART to manage the disease, HAART is not universally available. Majority ... -
CD4+ Cell Response to Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ARTS) In Routine Clinical Care Over One Oear Oeriod in a Cohort of HAART Naive, HIV Positive Kenyan Patients
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Untreated HIV/AIDS leads to severe immune depletion with opportunistic infections and other co-morbidities. Highly active anti-retroviral ... -
Diabetes Mellitus/HIV Interphase: A Series of 10 Cases
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Evidence shows that the use of protease inhibitors (PIs) in HIV/AIDS patients leads to the development of diabetes mellitus. Some degree of insulin resistance has also been noted in HIV infected patients not ... -
Cholangiopathy in a Co-Hort of HIV Positive Kenyan Patients
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) related cholangiopathy results from the inflammation of biliary tree and gall bladder. It is an uncommon manifestation of advanced HIV/AIDS that was associated with ... -
Pyomyositis in HIV: A Series of 12 Cases
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Pyomyositis is a bacterial infection of the large skeletal muscles presenting with muscle pain and swelling. It is commonly seen in the tropics but is being recognised more in end-stage HIV/AIDS. In HIV-associated ... -
Use of mobile learning technology among final year medical students in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction Mobile phone penetration has increased exponentially over the last decade as has its application in nearly all spheres of life including health and medical education. This study aimed at assessing the use of ... -
Effect of daily antenatal iron supplementation on plasmodium infection in Kenyan women a randomized clinical trial
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Importance Anemia affects most pregnant African women and is predominantly due to iron deficiency, but antenatal iron supplementation has uncertain health benefits and can increase the malaria burden. Objective To ... -
The politics in sugar sector is more than meets the eye
(University of Nairobi, 2015-08-14)
