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Baboon as model of HIV heteroseual transmission using SHIV89.6P chimera virus
(2014)Human Immunodeficiency Virus is predominantly transmitted in most parts of the world via heterosexual contact in men and women. The most urgently needed intervention is an effective vaccine(s) and microbiocides to prevent ... -
The background, social support and behavioural characteristics associated with health insurance coverage among the older population in Kisii County, Kenya
(2012-07)Introduction: Universal health coverage has increasingly become the focus for improved health systems worldwide. In Kenya, the older populations are characterized by low health insurance coverage, resulting in either limited ... -
Bacterial and rota viral causes of diarrhoea in children under 5 years and the genetic basis of antibiotic resistance
(2005)Diarrhoea causes significant morbidity and mortality among children in Kenya. The Illness is caused by a variety of pathogenic organisms, some which are difficult to identify immediately. This results in the use of ... -
Bacterial Flora as Determinants of Ventilator Associated Pneumonia in Intubated Patients in an Intensive Care Unit
(Kenyatta University, 2015-01-14)Infection is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in intensive care units (ICUs) worldwide. Of these, ventilator associated pneumonia (VAP), a common complication of endotracheal intubation and subsequent mechanical ... -
The Bacterial flora of tilapia (oleochromis niloticus) and catfish (clarias gariepinus) from earthen ponds in Sagana fish farm and Masinga dam
(Kenyatta University, 2015-05)Fish is a worldwide distributed food commodity regarded a cheap source of protein especially in the developing countries like Kenya. It provides a good balance of protein, vitamins and minerals. However, bacteria occur ... -
Bacterial profile of' bacteremia and septicemia among children under five years visiting Kisii Level 5 hospital in Kisii county, Kenya
(2014-07-28)Bacteremia and septicemia in children is an important cause of mortality and morbidity. It is among the most common health-care associated infections. In recent years, bacteremia and septicemia infections in children ... -
Bacterial Vaginosis Associated with Increased Risk of Female-to-Male HIV-1 Transmission: A Prospective Cohort Analysis among African Couples
(PLOS Medicine, 2012-06-26)BACKGROUND: Bacterial vaginosis (BV), a disruption of the normal vaginal flora, has been associated with a 60% increased risk of HIV-1 acquisition in women and higher concentration of HIV-1 RNA in the genital tract of ... -
Bacterial wilt, a challenge in Solanaceous crops production at Kenyan highlands and lowlands
(World Journal of Research and Review, 2016)Ralstonia solanacearum, the causal agent of bacterial wilt disease, results in serious world-wide economic losses particularly in the tropics. Members of the family Solanaceae such as potato, tomato, chili and tobacco are ... -
The bacteriologic quality of Dandora sewage treatment plant and the receiving waters of Nairobi and Athi Rivers
(2012-04-24)Wastewater is known to contain microbes that are deleterious to human health. Epidemiological reports show that wastewater associated disease outbreaks are common around the world. This suggests that wastewater must be ... -
Bacteriological and physico-chemical quality of water from various sources in Samburu District and efficacy of selected plant products in water purification
(2012-04-17)Limited access to safe drinking water and information on water quality in sparsely populated arid and semi-arid regions has contributed to frequent outbreaks of diarheal disease. There is therefore urgent need to determine ... -
Bacteriological quality and diarrhoeagenic pathogens on River Njoro and Nakuru Municipal water, Kenya
(Academic Journals, 2011)Waterborne diarrhoeal pathogens are considered a re-emerging threat and are responsible for considerable morbidity and mortality, especially in developing countries. The objective of this study was to determine bacteriological ... -
Bacteriological Quality in Freshwater Reservoirs in Kericho Tea Estates in Kenya: Implications for Environmental Health Education
(Joypet Sevices & Printers Ltd., 2004)This study was aimed at assessing the bacteriological quality of the drinking water sources in Tea Plantation Estates of Kericho District with a view to relating the water quality aspects to the frequency of waterborne ... -
The balanced scorecard and performance of public sector organizations in the ministry of energy and petroleum in Kenya.
(2014-06-30)The objectives that are stated by the BSC are more than just a collection of financial and non-financial measures; it is a holistic process of identifying the individual parts, needs and goals of the organization and ... -
Banana and Plantain (Musaspp.) Cultivar Preference, Local Processing Techniques and Consumption Patterns in Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo
(International Journal of Agriculture Sciences, 2012)This cross-sectional study carried out in North Kivu (NK) and South Kivu (SK) of the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo aimed to identify the most preferred Musa cultivars, their processing/cooking methods and Musa ... -
Banana Distribution and their Seed Systems in Central and Eastern Kenya.
(African Crop Science Society, 2011)Bananas (Musa spp.) serve as food, income resource and animal feed in addition to other environmental benefits. In Kenya, the crop is mainly grown and managed by smallholder farmers. Over the last two decades, banana ... -
Banana farming as a business: the role of tissue cultured planting materials in Kenya
(F.a.C.T Ltd, 2008)Objective: To assess banana farming and the potential impact of Banana Xanthomonas wilt (BXW) spread to key production areas in Central and Eastern provinces of Kenya. Methodology and results: After the outbreak of banana ... -
Banana Farming in Kenya: Options for Rejuvenating Productivity
(Ruforum, 2010)Bananas constitute an important component of farm enterprises in the mid altitudes of central and eastern provinces of Kenya. In recent years the crop has steadily gained importance over traditional cash crops, e.g. ... -
Banana production, constraints and their propagation methods
(FaCT Publishing, 2010)Banana (Musa species) is an important food crop worldwide (Robinson, 2007). About 70 million people in East and West Africa are estimated to derive more than one quarter of their food energy requirement from plantains ... -
Banana Tissue Culture and Nutrient Enhancement for Food Security and Income Generation among People Living With AIDS in the Lake Victoria Basin
(Ethnobotany and Health, 2013)This was a survey in Rachuonyo (Kenya), Bukoba (Tanzania) and Rakai (Uganda) Districts to assess the contribution of bananas to the households for food security and nutrition of PLWHA as well as the potential nutritional ... -
Banana weevil (Cosmopolites sordidus) reduces availability of corms for seedling production through macropropagation technology
(2012-09-24)Banana (Musa spp.) is one of the most important fruits in Kenya for food security and income generation for major smallholders who own less than 10 hectares of land. The weevil (C. sordidus) is a devastating pest of ...
