Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Resting Habits Of Zebu Cattle In A Nocturnal Enclosure
(University of Nairobi, 1978-12)Over a period of one year, resting habits in a nocturnal enclosure were studied in a cattle herd consisting of cows with their calves and one bull. Individual preferences for particular resting areas were found in all ... -
Social Behaviour And Social Relationships Between Female And Male Prepubertal Bovine Calves (Bos Indicus)
(University of Nairobi, 1978-03)The manifestations of social behaviour between nine female and nine male calves were investigated. Mounting and pushing were analysed as play activities in which male calves are significantly more active and attractive ... -
Viral Coinfections among African Children Infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus Type 1
(University Of Nairobi, 2003)City-dwelling children from Kenya who were infected with human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) were tested for coinfection with cytomegalovirus (CMV), human T cell lymphotropic viruses 1 and 2, Kaposi sarcoma-associated ... -
An assessment of the challenges associated with the loss of tangible heritage in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013)This paper investigates the main challenges experienced in the conservation of cultural materials in Kenya since independence. The study examines the challenges of conservation in view of environmental change, human ... -
The future of academic community medicine in developing countries
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Reflections on the conservation of urban heritage attractions: The case of Nairobi 1898 to 1948
(University of Nairobi, 2013)The city of Nairobi has grown into a complex urban heritage since it sprung up as a railway camp site in 1899. Emergent historical sites reflect the global nature of the city which first developed as a colonial headquarter ... -
Occurrence and diversity of nematode destroying fungi in banana production zones in Maragua, Kenya
(University of Nairobi., 2013)The occurrence and diversity of nematode destroying fungi in banana based farming systems was investigated in Maragua, Kenya. The ultimate aim of the study is to harness the potential of these beneficial fungi in the control ... -
Diversity of nematodes and nematode destroying fungi as influenced by land use in Taita Taveta, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Land intensification is thought to lead to soil degradation and consequently to loss of soil biodiversity. A study was undertaken to assess the effect of land use on nematode community and nematode destroying fungi in Taita ... -
Gynocardin and cyclopentenylglycine in Rawsonialucida
(University of Nairobi, 2001-02)Rawsonia lucida Harw. & Sond. is the type species of Rawsonia , a small genus of Flacourtiaceae represented in tropical Africa. Leaves of the plant were collected in April 1997 in Kakamega Forest in Western Kenya. Voucher ... -
The shared frailty model and the power for heterogeneity tests in multicenter Trials
(University of Nairobi, 2002-09)Heterogeneity between centers in multicenter trials with time to event outcome can be modeled by the frailty proportional hazards model. The majority of the different approaches that have been used to fit frailty models ... -
Fatal obstructive urolithiasis in a 5 months old buck: a case report.
(University of Nairobi,, 204)A case of fatal obstructive urolithiasis was reported in a 5 months old buck of non-descript local breed kept as a pet. The affected animal was noticed to have developed an episodic abdominal distention and anorexia. The ... -
Surface Antigens On Cercariae, Schistosomula And Adult Worms Of Schistosoma Mansoni
(University of Nairobi, 1982-10)Shah J. and Ramasamy R. 1982. Surface antigens on cercariae, schistosomula and adult worms of Schistosoma mansoni. International Journal for Parasitology12: 451–461. The surface protein antigens of Schistosoma mansoni were ... -
Cross-reacting Surface Antigens On Leishmania Promastigotes
(University of Nairobi, 1983-08)Three strains of Leishmania donovani from America, India and Kenya and a strain of Leishmania mexicana were grown in culture as promastigotes. The parasites werw surface labelled by lactoperoxide-catalysed iodination and ... -
Proteins And Surface Proteins Of Leishmania Promastigotes And Their Possible Relevance To The Characterisation Of Strains
(University of Nairobi, 1981-10)Ramasamy R., Jamnadas H. & Mutinga M.J. 1981. Proteins and surface proteins of Leishmania promastigotes and their possible relevance to the characterisation of strains. International Journal for Parasitology11: 387–390. ... -
Fosphenytoin For Seizure Prevention In Childhood Coma In Africa: A Randomized Clinical Trial
(University of Nairobi, 2013-12)Purpose We conducted a double-blind trial to determine whether a single intramuscular injection of fosphenytoin prevents seizures and neurologic sequelae in children with acute coma. Methods We conducted this study at ... -
Novel Characteristics Of African Streptococcus Infantarius Subsp. Infantarius Potentially Responsible For The Predominance Over Other Lactic Acid Bacteria In Spontaneously Fermented Camel Milk
(University of Nairobi, 2010)Streptococcus infantarius subsp. infantarius, a pathogenic species of the Streptococcus bovis/ Streptococcus equinus complex (SBSEC), was unexpectedly found to be predominating in spon-taneously fermented East-African ... -
Prevalence And Comparison Of Streptococcus Infantarius Subsp. Infantarius And Streptococcus Gallolyticus Subsp. Macedonicus In Raw And Fermented Dairy Products From East And West Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2013-10-15)Streptococcus infantarius subsp. infantarius (Sii) and Streptococcus gallolyticus subsp. macedonicus are members of the Streptococcus bovis/Streptococcus equinus complex (SBSEC) associated with human infections. SBSEC-related ... -
Signs Of Generalized Anxiety And Compulsive Disorders In Chimpanzees
(University of Nairobi, 2012-12)Fear and anxiety have been studied extensively in humans and other animals. However, far less attention has been focused on the clinical and ethical implications of nonhuman animals’ susceptibility to psychological disorders. ... -
Infectious bursal disease around Kabete, Kenya.
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Functional Characteristics Of Lactobacillus Spp. From Traditional Maasai Fermented Milk Products In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2008-08)In this study functional characteristics of 23 representative Lactobacillus strains isolated from the Maasai traditional fermented milk ‘Kule naoto’ were determined. The Lb. acidophilus group strains showed resistance to ...
