Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Regression of cytomegalovirus retinitis in AIDS patients without systemic maintenance anti-cytomegalovirus therapy treated with highly active antiretroviral therapy
(Department of Ophthalmology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1999)BACKGROUND: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the course of CMV retinitis after initiation of highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) and discontinuation of systemic anti-CMV maintenance therapy. PATIENTS ... -
Aseptic Meningitis And Herpes Simplex Proctitis. A Case Report.
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 1982-02)A male homosexual patient developed an aseptic meningitis during the course of acute ano-proctitis due to herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2). Aseptic meningitis (sometimes proved to be due to HSV-2) has been associated ... -
Ophthalmia neonatorum caused by Chlamydia trachomatis. Rapid diagnosis and therapy
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences,University of Nairobi, 1997-05)BACKGROUND: In up to 73% of ophthalmia neonatorum, Chlamydia trachomatis is the causative agents. Untreated sequelae to the eyes and organs may be the result. The aim of this study was to determine the bacterial spectrum ... -
Quality management, possibilities and chances in ophthalmology
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences,University of Nairobi, 1995-06)German legislation introduced in 1988 called for obligatory quality assurance (QA) practice to be initiated by health care providers. In 1992 the scope of the legislation was extended. Opportunities for introducing quality ... -
Antibiotic resistance pattern and visual outcome in experimentally-induced Staphylococcus epidermidis endophthalmitis in a rabbit model.
(Department of Ophthalmology, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität, Munich, Germany., 2001)OBJECTIVE: To study whether the clinical outcome of Staphylococcus epidermidis-induced endophthalmitis in rabbits is related to the antibiotic resistance pattern of the infecting strain. DESIGN: Experimental ... -
Human immunodeficiency virus-related microvasculopathy and Kaposi's sarcoma: a case-control study.
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences,University of Nairobi, 1995-07)Ocular microangiopathic syndrome including retinal and conjunctival abnormalities is frequently found in patients with human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) disease. Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is the most frequent neoplasia ... -
Deficits in perimetric performance in patients with symptomatic human immunodeficiency virus infection or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome
(College of health sciences,University of Nairobi, 1995)PURPOSE: We measured the perimetric performance in patients with either acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS) or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) disease but without AIDS. METHODS: Light-difference sensitivity ... -
Etiology of secondary glaucoma at university clinics in Munich and Nairobi
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences,University of Nairobi, 1995-08)Glaucoma is one of the most common blinding diseases worldwide. For early detection and treatment of this insidious ailment investigations of risk factors are necessary, most of which require extensive technically demanding ... -
From conjunctivitis to glaucoma. When is a red eye an alarm signal?
(Department of Ophthalmology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2002)A red eye is mostly a relatively harmless sign of simple conjunctivitis. Viral conjunctivitis may be extremely contagious. If no improvement is seen after ten days of treatment, referral to an ophthalmologist is indicated. ... -
Sarcomas Of The Head And Neck At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine University of Nairobi, 2000)OBJECTIVE: To document the pattern of occurrence of all primary neural tumours arising in the neck and craniofacial region over the period 1982 to 1991. DESIGN: A retrospective study. SETTING: Cancer Registry, Nairobi, ... -
Neural Tumours of the Head and Neck. East African
(School of medicine, University of Nairobi, 2000)OBJECTIVE: To document the pattern of occurrence of all primary neural tumours arising in the neck and craniofacial region over the period 1982 to 1991. DESIGN: A retrospective study. SETTING: Cancer Registry, Nairobi, ... -
Some modalities of initiating and sustaining oral health research.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Community & Preventive Dentistry, 1989) -
Coping With The Management Of Orofacial Cancer With Limited Resources.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Community & Preventive Dentistry, 1990) -
Oral Health Awareness Of Kenyan Children Aged 9 - 15 Years In A Peri-urban And Urban School
(University of NairobiDepartment of Paediatrics Dentistry and Orthodontics, 1992) -
Congenital Lower Lip Pits And Bilateral Clefting Of The Upper Lip
(University of NairobiSchool of Dental Science, 1994)An apparently sporadic case of congenital lower lip pits in association with upper lip bilateral clefts is described in an 11-month-old boy. The presentation, mode of inheritance, aetiology and genetic significance are ... -
Congenital Epulis Of The Newborn: A Report Of Two Cases
(University of NairobiDepartment of Paediatrics Dentistry and Orthodontics, 1994-06)Congenital epulis of the newborn is a rare lesion whose histogenesis and natural clinical history have remained obscure. Even with the advent of modern histopathological techniques, it has not been possible to depict ... -
Chronic Osteomyelitis Of The Mandible Following Tooth Extraction In Hiv Infection.
(University of NairobiDepartment Suegery and Oral Medicine, 1997)A case is presented of refractory chronic osteomyelitis of the left mandible arising after a tooth extraction in HIV infection. The challenges of prompt diagnosis and the dilemma of satisfactory management are highlighted. ... -
Presentation And Management Of Chronic Osteomyelitis In An African Patient With Pycnodysostosis
(University of NairobiDeparement of Oral Maxillofacial surgery, 1999)A case is reported of pycnodysostosis (PCD) with chronic osteomyelitis in the mandible. The clinical and radiological features and the problems of management and follow-up are discussed. -
Osteomyelitis Of The Mandible In HIV Infection
(University of NairobiDeparement of Oral Maxillofacial surgery, 1999) -
Evolution of cancer management
(University of NairobiSurgery, Oral Medicine Panthology, 2000)
