University of Nairobi Institutional Repository: Recent submissions
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Incidence of herpes simplex virus type 2 infections in Africa: a systematic review.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The burden of HSV type 2 varies substantially by region, with the highest incidence and prevalence in sub-Saharan Africa. We undertook a systematic review to identify studies reporting prospective data on incidence rates ... -
Impact of Scio - Economic Factors on Adoption of Soil and Water Conservation Practices in Kenya : A Case Study of Kyogong Catchment in Bomet District, Rift Valley Province
(University of Nairobi, 2007)This study was directed at investigating the impacts of socio-economic factors on adoption of soil and water conservation programmes in Kenya, through a case study of Kyogong Catchment in Bomet District, Rift Valley Province. ... -
Towards precipitation enhancement through cloud seeding in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study investigated potential of enhancing precipitation through cloud seeding during October-November-December (OND) season. Rainfall, cloud top temperature (CTT), aerosol optical depth (AOD) and wind data were used. ... -
Impacts of Sand Mining on the Environment in Mjanaheri - Ngomeni Areas of Magarini Division, Kenya
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Hypermucoviscous Klebsiella syndrome without liver abscess in a patient with immunoglobulin g2 immune deficiency.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)BACKGROUND: Hypermucoviscous Klebsiella pneumoniae (HMVKP) emerged as a cause of invasive infections in South-East (SE) Asia. It has become the most common cause of liver abscess in that region, and it is a significant ... -
The pyrrolizidine alkaloids of Senecio syringifolius and S. hadiensis from Kenya
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Efficacy of neem chippings for mosquito larval control under field conditions
(University of Nairobi, 2015-03)Background An in depth understanding of mosquito breeding biology and factors regulating population sizes is fundamental for vector population control. This paper presents results from a survey of mosquito breeding ... -
Knowledge of primary health care providers in Nairobi East district, Kenya, regarding HIV-related oral facial and other common oral diseases and conditions.
(2015)Background: In the Kenya primary health care (PHC) setting where most patients, including nearly 1.4 million HIV-infected people, seek medical care, PHC providers are expected to identify and manage HIV-related oral diseases ... -
Environmental effects of stream flow and turbidity in Itare River catchment within the Lake Victoria drainage basin, Kenya
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A revision of the genus Conicofrontia Hampson (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae, <br />Apameini, Sesamiina), with description of a new species: new insights from morphological, ecological and molecular data
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The aim of this study was to review the species of Conicofrontia Hampson, a small genus of noctuid stem borers (Noctuidae, Apameini) that is distributed in East and Southeastern Africa. We review the morphology of species ... -
Weed control in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1988)The use of herbicides of weed control in Kenya and other tropical countries is relatively new but gaining steady popularity. Full assessment of the importance of herbicides in Kenya in crop production is not readily ... -
Kenya Action Programme
(University of Nairobi, 1989)This report presents the Action Program requirement for USAID/Kenya. The team reviewed the natural resource base (water, soils, animal and plant) and prepared a NRM Action Program on the basis of priorities expressed ... -
Effluent discharge from a leather processing plant: A case study of East African Tanners (K) Ltd in Njiru, Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2009)This study assessed the effluent discharge from leather processing at East African Tanners (K) Ltd at Njiru location in Nairobi. The objective was to characterize and quantify the effluent discharged from leather processing. ... -
Haematopathology diagnosis: Role of multidisciplinary training workshops.
(2013)Cancer is an increasingly-major health problem in developing countries and the Director-General of the World Health Organization (WHO) has stated that 'if no action is taken, deaths from cancer in the developing world are ... -
Methylene blue for acute septic cardiomyopathy in a burned patient.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The objective of the study was to describe the use of methylene blue (MB) in a burned patient with acute septic cardiomyopathy. This case summary is about a 60-year-old Caucasian male who was admitted to the Burn Intensive ...
