University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Antimicrobial napthoquinones from the roots of aloe secundiflora
(University of Nairobi, 2013-12)Two new naphthoquinones, 5 - hydroxy - 3,6 - dimethoxy - 2 - methylnaphthalene - 1,4 - dione ( 1 ) and 5,8 - dihydroxy - 3 - methoxy - 2 - methylnaphthalene - 1,4 - dione ( 2 ), were ... -
The comatose child in paediatric observation ward of Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 1984) -
Accelerated Viral Load Increase and CD4 Decline in HIV-1 Superinfected Women
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: HIV superinfection (SI) has been detected at a substantial rate in several settings, but its impact on disease course remains poorly characterized. Understanding the consequences of SI has important implications ... -
Quertin - 3 -Neohesperidoside (Rutin) and other flavonoids as the active hypoglycaemic agents of Bridela ferruginea
(University of Nairobi, 1985) -
Comparative study of two antispasmmodic products; Buscopan and NO - Spa
(University of Nairobi, 1985-10) -
The role of print media in climate change communication
(University of Nairobi, 2014) -
Integrated water management in the Asal region. The case of the Borana community
(University of Nairobi, 2014) -
Macroinvertebrate assemblages as indicators of water quality and ecological integrityof Laikipia Rivers, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013-09)Macroinvertebrate assemblages were sampled at various stations along Laikipia Rivers using 0.5 mm mesh size scoop net in the riffles, pools and runs from February 2010-January 2013. The overall objective of the study was ... -
AIDS-Associated Burkitt’s Lymphoma
(University of Nairobi, 2013)Today AIDS-associated Burkitt’s lymphoma (BL) and atypical BL remain a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in HIV-infected patients the world over and especially in sub-Saharan Africa. While the overall incidence ... -
A PCR system for detection of species and genotypes of the Echinococcus granulosus-complex, with reference to the epidemiological situation in eastern Africa
(University of Nairobi, 2004)We describe the development of a specific and sensitive PCR/semi-nested PCR system for the rapid diagnosis of Echinococcus granulosus genotype G1, E. granulosus genotype G6/7, and Echinococcus ortleppi (G5). Diagnosis of ... -
Oxfendazole Treatment for Cystic Hydatid Disease in Naturally Infected Animals
(University of Nairobi, 1998)Few chemotherapeutic agents are available for the medical management of hydatid disease caused by the parasite Echinococcus granulosus. In order to test the potential of oxfendazole for the treatment of infection with this ... -
Experiences of Climate Change Adaptation in Africa
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Cattle production in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010) -
Economics of contagious bovine pleuropneumonia and its control in pastoral systems in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2013) -
The effects of riparian land use on water quality and fish species composition in the headwater streams of Tana, Athi and Ewaso Ngiro Rivers within Central Kenya
(2013)Land use changes on riparian zones of streams have profound impacts on water quality and fish diversity. Sampling took place in 17 streams and in two da ms along the streams in central Kenya and Nairobi which join up ... -
Evaluation of fungal isolates as possible biocontrol agents against Striga hermonthica
(2014)Striga hermonthica is a parasitic weed which largely constrains maize and sorghum production in Western Kenya. The weed mostly invades small scale farms and depending on severity, it may cause damage ranging from 10% to ... -
Prevalence of pfhrp2 and pfhrp3 gene deletions in Puerto Lempira, Honduras
(2015)Background Recent studies have demonstrated the deletion of the histidine-rich protein 2 (PfHRP2) gene (pfhrp2) in field isolates of Plasmodium falciparum, which could result in false negative test results when PfHRP2-based ... -
Aquatic biodiversity in Kenya: discoveries from the 2010-2012 international research experiences for students (IRES) expeditions
(University of Nairobi, 2013)For three years, teams of undergraduate and graduate studen ts from the US and Kenya joined Kenyan and US researchers for five weeks of field and laboratory freshwater aquatic biodiversity research in Kenya with support ... -
Seasonal variations of phytoplankton species in Lake Victoria and the influence of iron and zinc ions on the dominant species identified during 2006–2007 studies
(2013)The current study was conducted for 2 years (2006 and 2007) during January, April and September to investigate seasonal variations in biological parameters and planktonic biodiversity observed at four sampling sites (MRM, ... -
Potential role of social networks on African swine fever risk along the Kenya-Uganda borders
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
