Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS): Recent submissions
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Clinicopathologic features of ameloblastoma in Kenya: a 10-year audit.
(Dental Unit, Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya., 2008)This study describes the clinical and pathologic features of ameloblastomas seen in the 2 main craniofacial treatment centers in Kenya in the 10-year period between January 1995 and December 2005. A total of 184 patient ... -
Decreased incidence of sexually transmitted diseases among trucking company workers in Kenya: results of a behavioural risk-reduction programme
(Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1997)OBJECTIVE: To establish a cohort of high-risk individuals suitable for HIV-prevention trials, and to measure changes in sexual behaviour and sexually transmitted disease (STD) incidence after a behavioural intervention. ... -
Evaluation of Acute Morbidity and Quality of Life among head and neck cancer patients treated with radical radiotherapy
(2009)Mefloquine pharmacokinetics were studied in Kenyan African normal volunteers and in patients with severe acute attack of Plasmodium falciparum malaria. Peak concentrations were achieved in both groups at 20-24 hours. The ... -
Indoor air pollution in developing countries and acute respiratory infection in children.
(1989)Indoor air pollution emerges as an important risk factor for acute respiratory infections (ARI) in developing countries. In many developing countries, in addition to an increasing amount of tobacco smoke, many homes contain ... -
The diagnostic value of various features for acute lower respiratory infection among under fives.
(Department of Paediatrics, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 1989)One hundred and fifty children aged between 5 months and 5 years with cough of less than 2 weeks duration, and presenting at the paediatric filter clinic and paediatric observation ward of the Kenyatta National Hospital ... -
Burkitt lymphoma versus diffuse large B-cell lymphoma: a practical approach
(Department of Surgery, University of Nairobi, Nairobi, Kenya, 2010-06)Burkitt Lymphoma (BL) is listed in the World Health Organization (WHO) classification of lymphoid tumours as an 'aggressive B-cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma', characterized by a high degree of proliferation of the malignant ... -
Clinical and in situ cellular responses to Haemophilus ducreyi in the presence or absence of HIV infection.
(Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Nairobi, Kenya, Africa, 1998)We aimed to determine if the clinical and histological features of chancroid are altered by HIV infection. Male patients presenting to the Nairobi special treatment clinic with a clinical diagnosis of chancroid were eligible ... -
Childhood asthma at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(Department of Paediatrics, University of Nairobi., 1990)Between January 1986 and July 1988, 356 children with bronchial asthma below 14 years of age were evaluated at the Kenyatta National Hospital. 21.3% experienced initial asthmatic attacks before the age of six months and ... -
Effect of circumcision on incidence of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 and other sexually transmitted diseases: a prospective cohort study of trucking company employees in Kenya
(Department of Medical Microbiology, University of NairobiDepartments of Epidemiology, Medicine, and Biostatistics, University of Washington,, 1999)To determine the effect of circumcision status on acquisition of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) type 1 and other sexually transmitted diseases, a prospective cohort study of 746 HIV-1-seronegative trucking company ... -
Reconstruction of a large sacral decubitus ulcer using bilateral gluteal rotational flaps: A case presentation
(Department of Medicine. College of Health Sciences. University of Nairobi, 2012)No abstract -
Acute respiratory infections.
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Bacteriology and sensitivity patterns of pyogenic meningitis at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya.
(1995)A descriptive cross sectional study on bacteriology and sensitivity patterns of laboratory-proven pyogenic meningitis was carried out over a six month period. A total of 92 patients (52 adults, 40 children) were studied. ... -
Declining syphilis prevalence in pregnant women in Nairobi since 1995: another success story in the STD field?
(Department of Medical Microbiology, University of NairobiInternational Centre for Reproductive Health, University of Ghent, Belgium, 1999)Untreated maternal syphilis during pregnancy will cause adverse pregnancy outcomes in more than 60% of the infected women. In Nairobi, Kenya, the prevalence of syphilis in pregnant women of 2.9% in 1989, showed a rise to ... -
Iron deficiency anaemia in children of a peri-urban health facility.
(1999)To ascertain the prevalence of iron deficiency anaemia(IDA) and its risk factors. A cross-sectional survey. A peri-urban health centre in Nairobi, Kenya. Four hundred and three children, aged six months to six ... -
Vaginal lactobacilli, microbial flora, and risk of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 and sexually transmitted disease acquisition
(Department of Medical Microbiology, University of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, USA, 1999)A prospective cohort study was conducted to examine the relationship between vaginal colonization with lactobacilli, bacterial vaginosis (BV), and acquisition of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) and sexually ... -
Effects of passive smoking and breastfeeding on childhood bronchial asthma
(1999)To evaluate the effect of passive smoking and breastfeeding on the severity and age of onset of bronchial asthma. Cross-sectional study. Paediatric observation ward and paediatric chest clinic, Kenyatta National ... -
Pattern of use of skin care products in children with and without eczematous skin lesions.
(2002)To compare the pattern of use of skin care products between children with eczematous skin lesions and those without. Case control study. Two well baby clinics at the Kenyatta National Hospital and the Mbagathi District ... -
Mothers' knowledge, attitudes and practices regarding acute respiratory infections in children in Baringo District, Kenya.
(2003)Control of acute respiratory infections (ARI) is a major public health problem in developing countries. Implementation of case management protocols requires participation of the community to reduce morbidity and mortality ... -
Bacteraemia, urinary tract infection and malaria in hospitalised febrile children in Nairobi: is there an association?
(2004)There is laboratory evidence of altered immune function in children with malaria. Bacterial infections have been documented to complicate severe forms of malaria. However, it remains unclear whether such infections are ... -
Risk factors for postnatal mother-child transmission of HIV-1.
(Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, CanadaDepartment of Medical Microbiology, University of Nairobi, 2000)OBJECTIVE: To identify factors affecting HIV-1 breastfeeding transmission. DESIGN: Longitudinal observational cohort study. METHODS: HIV-1 seropositive pregnant women and seronegative controls were enrolled ...
