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A search for ant malarial activity in plants traditionally used in Kenya using an in vitro system to measure activity against p. Falciparum
(University of Nairobi, 1982)Three plants traditionally used in Kenya for the treatment of Malaria were screened for their activity against tvo - Kenyan strains of Plasmodium Falciparon by an invitio method. Both strains (K39 and K33) are chloroquin ... -
Seasonal Variation of Type 1 Diabetes Diagnosis in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults in Kenyatta National Hospital -retrospective Cohort Study
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background-The most commonly diagnosed endocrine disorder in adolescents, children and young adults is T1DM. The prevalence of T1DM in Kenya is rising with an estimated 1,694 children and adolescents having T1DM (IDF ... -
Secretor status, fucosyltransferase 2 (fut2) gene polymorphisms and susceptibility to HIV infections among female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Blood group antigens are expressed on red blood cells however; these antigens can also be expressed on some other cells particularly on the surface of epithelial cells and may be found in mucosal secretions. The gene ... -
Sedation in mechanically ventilated adults at critical care unit in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2010)The effective management of pain, anxiety and sleep are the major aims of a sedation therapy regimen. The desired result of a sedation regimen is to allow the patient to tolerate the physical environment and unpleasant ... -
The “segment knockout” survey method for large trachoma-endemic districts
(University of Melbourne, 2012)Prevalence surveys are mandatory before new trachoma control projects are funded and existing ones continued. When a large administrative district with >200,000 people is surveyed as one trachoma intervention unit, the ... -
Seizure control in children on follow-up at Kenyatta national hospital paediatric Neurology clinic
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2011)Background: Recent studies in both developed and developing countries have shown that after 2 to 5 years of successful treatment with anti-epileptic drugs, drugs can be withdrawn in about 70% of children without ... -
Selected sociodemographic and drug adherence factors associated with uncontrolled asthma at chest clinic, Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 2010-07)Background: Factors influencing asthma control include patient adherence with prescribed medications and sociodemographic characteristics. The prevalence of uncontrolled asthma and factors that affect asthma control have ... -
Selective Screening of Inborn Errors of Metabolism Among Clinically Suspected Cases in Children Aged 1 to 18 Years at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Inborn Errors of metabolism comprises a group of disorders which are as a result of a disfunction in the metabolic pathway. Waters D et al estimated global birth prevalence of Inborn errors of metabolism is ... -
The Self Management Challenges and Support Needs Among Post Kidney Transplant Patients in the Renal Unit - Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: Kidney transplantation has become the preferred renal replacement therapy (RRT) for patients with end stage renal disease both for improved quality of life and cost effectiveness. There has been a remarkable ... -
Sensitivity patterns, serotypes of cryptococcusneoformans and diagnostic value of india ink in patients with cryptococcal meningitis at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2007)Background: Cryptococcal meningitis caused by the environmental encapsulated fungus Cryptococcus neoformans, is an important and often fatal infection whose incidence has multiplied severally after the advent of HIV. Correct ... -
Sepsis Prediction From Complete Blood Count Components
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background. Sepsis is a clinical syndrome that defines human body reaction to infection by microbial pathogens. Sepsis is a major healthcare problem around the world with significant mortality. Timely and correct management ... -
Sero-prevalence and Associated Risk Factors of Brucellosis and Q-fever in Livestock and Humans in Kajiado County, Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Animal and human health is inextricably linked. People depend on animals for nutrition, socio-economic development and companionship. A cross-sectional serological study was carried out to determine the sero-prevalence ... -
Sero-prevalence and risk factors of Toxoplasma gondii infection among pregnant women attending antenatal care in Kigali, Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Toxoplasmosis in pregnancy is associated with spontaneous abortions, low birth weight babies, congenital deformities and intrauterine deaths. In many developed countries, pregnant mothers are screened for infection with ... -
Serological and Molecular Detection of Brucellosis and Its Risk Factors for Sheep and Goat Flocks in Kajiado County, Kenya
(UON, 2021)Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease that poses significant public health risk globally. This study was done to estimate molecular and serological prevalence of Brucella pathogens in sheep and goats in five wards (Matapato ... -
The seroprevalance of HHV8 in the haart naive HIV patients at Kenyatta National Hospital Comprehensive Care Clinic
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background; The HIV/AIDS pandemic is one of the leading health challenges in the world and Kenya today. Kaposi's sarcoma is the leading neoplasia in HIV/AIDS in sub-Saharan Africa and is an AIDS defining illness. Human ... -
Seroprevalence And Risk Factors For Hiv Infection Among Prison Inmates In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2011)Background: HIV infection among prison inmates shows one of the highest prevalence rates for specific population subgroups, reaching as high as 17% in Brazil and elsewhere in the world.Published data on HIV infection in ... -
Seroprevalence of Chikungunya,Yellow Fever and West Nile viruses in children at the Alupe District Hospital in Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Arboviruses including Chikungunya virus, Yellow fever virus and West Nile virus are recognized causes of acute febrile illness in the tropics, and have been responsible for epidemic outbreaks in some parts of ... -
Seroprevalence of cryptoccocal antigenemia in HIV positive adult inpatients with severe immunosuppresion attending the Kenyatta National and Mbagathi Hospitals
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013-01)Background In the world and especially Sub Saharan Africa (SSA), HIV is a leading public health concern. Cryptococcal meningitis (C.M) is the 2nd leading opportunistic infection and is an AIDS defining illness associated ... -
Seroprevalence of dengue fever virus in the adult Kenyan population In Nairobi, Eldoret and Kisumu Regions
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: - Dengue virus (DENV) is a mosquito-borne pathogen causing Dengue fever (DF) and dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF). It is spread by the Aedes mosquitoes which are container breeders and live in close proximity ... -
Seroprevalence of hepatitis B and C viral coinfections among children infected with human Immuno-deficiency virus at Kenyatta national Hospital, kenya.
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Although antiretroviral therapy has reduced the incidence of opportunistic infections among HIV infected individuals in both developed and developing countries, there has been an increase in chronic hepatitis B and C ...