Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Clinical and Virologic Manifestations of Primary Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) Infection in Kenyan Infants Born to HIV-Infected Women.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Pediatrics and Child Health, School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2013-06)Background. Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection is a risk factor for Epstein-Barr virus (EBV)-associated lymphomas. Characterizing primary infection may elucidate risk factors for malignancy. Methods. To describe ... -
Diphtheria in African children (report of 13 cases seen at Mulago Hospital).
(Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, College or Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1969)No Abstract available -
Molecular characterization of Theileria parasites: application to the epidemiology of theileriosis in Zimbabwe.
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1994-12)Forty Theileria schizont-infected lymphocyte culture isolates from Zimbabwe were characterized using a panel of antischizont monoclonal antibodies (MAbs) and 4 Theileria parva DNA probes containing cloned extrachromosomal ... -
Improvements In Physical Fitness Of Kenyan Schoolboys Infected With Hookworm, Trichuris Trichiura And Ascaris Lumbricoides Following A Single Dose Of Albendazole.
(University of NairobiDivision of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY, 1990-03)We studied physical fitness with the Harvard step test (HST), in primary schoolboys infected with hookworm (91% baseline prevalence), Trichuris trichiura (94%) and Ascaris lumbricoides (39-40%) who received a single 400 ... -
HIV-1 Testing In Pregnancy: Acceptability And Correlates Of Return For Test Results
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Demonstration of colonies of Cowdria ruminantium in midgut epithelial cells of Amblyomma variegatum.
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1987-03)The development of colonies of Cowdria ruminantium was studied in midgut epithelial cells of adult Amblyomma variegatum that had become infected by feeding as nymphs on cattle with experimentally induced heart-water disease. ... -
The efficacy of 22,23-dihydroavermectin B1 (Ivermectin) acting singly or in combination with a benzodiazepine on microfilariae of Onchocerca species and Brugia pahangi (an in vitro study)
(University of Nairobi.Department of Medical Microbiology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 1989-07)An in vitro study of the antinematodal action of two groups of compounds which act on the receptor complex of the inhibitory neurotransmitter, Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in mammalian systems is described. The compounds, ... -
Characterization and Isolation of Chikungunya Viral antigen for development of ELISA diagnostics
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Blood pressure patterns in relation to age, weight and urinary electrolytes in three Kenyan communities.
(College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1985)The blood pressure patterns of three Kenyan communities have been studied: 861 members of the Luo tribe in a rural community, 281 members of the Kamba tribe in a rural community and 310 "urban" Luo living in Nairobi. The ... -
Effect of chronic trypanosomiasis on immunization against East Coast fever
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1986)Two experiments were carried out in which uninfected cattle, or cattle chronically infected with Trypanosoma congolense, were immunized by the infection and treatment method against East Coast fever (ECF; Theileria parva ... -
A Comparative Study Of The Nutritional Status, Parasitic Infections And Health Of Male Roadworkers In Four Areas Of Kenya
(University of NairobiInternational Nutrition, Division of Nutritional Sciences, 1982)The nutritional status, parasitic infections and general health of 801 male roadworkers living in four different areas of Kenya, namely, the highlands, coastal lowlands, Lake Victoria basin and the semiarid north-west, ... -
Effect of halothane on cardiovascular and plasma catecholamine responses to tracheal intubation
(University of Nairobi,School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 1986-12)The catecholamine and cardiovascular responses to intubation were investigated during halothane anaesthesia. Thirty patients were allocated randomly to two groups. Following induction of anaesthesia and muscle relaxation, ... -
A rapid method to select Rhipicephalus appendiculatus salivary glands infected with Theileria parva
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Oral Health Knowledge , Attitudes And Practices Of Parents/guardians Of Pre - School Children In Moshi,Tanzania.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Dental Science, 2009)ABSTRACT NOT AVAILABLE -
Malnutrition And Parasitic Helminth Infections.
(University of NairobiDivision of Nutritional Sciences, Cornell University, Ithaca, New York, 2000)The Global Burden of Disease caused by the 3 major intestinal nematodes is an estimated 22.1 million disability-adjusted life-years (DALYs) lost for hookworm, 10.5 million for Ascaris lumbricoides, 6.4 million for Trichuris ... -
Esthetic Preferences Of European American, Hispanic American, Japanese, And African Judges For Soft - Tissue Profiles
(University of NairobiDepartment of Dental Science, 2009-04)INTRODUCTION: Our objectives were to determine whether observer and patient sex and race or ethnicity determine esthetic preferences for lip positions. METHODS: Four independent panels each consisting of 30 lay judges ... -
Morphological And Functional Traits Of Malocclusion In 3 - 5 Year Olds In Moshi, Tanzania
(University of NairobiDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Pharmacy Practice, 2009-10)OBJECTIVE: To assess the morphological and functional traits of malocclusion. DESIGN: Cross-sectional study. SETTING: Moshi Municipality, Kilimanjaro region, Tanzania. SUBJECTS: Examination for occlusal traits ... -
Postcolumn chemiluminescence as a detection technique in the liquid chromatographic analysis of beta-lactam ring containing compounds
(Dept of Medicinal Chemistry, University of Florida, Gainesville 32610, USA, 1997)A broad range of compounds containing the beta-lactam ring were screened for enhancement of luminol chemiluminescence. A selection of these compounds were found to enhance the chemiluminescence of luminol. A high-performance ... -
Constituents Of The Essential Oil Of Helichrysum Odoratissimum.
(University of NairobiDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Pharmacy Practice, 1993)ABSTRACT NOT AVAILABLE -
Volatile Constituents Of Ocimum Fischeri Guerke
(University of NairobiDepartment of Pharmaceutics and Pharmacy Practice, 1988)ABSTRACT NOT AVAILABLE
