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Characterisation of natural immune responses to fal vac-l of plasmodium falciparumin children and adults from a holoendemic area of Western Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2000)Previous studies indicate that FAL VAC-1, a recombinant multistage and multicomponent Plasmodium falciparum candidate vaccine containing 12 B cell and 9 T cell epitopes from 9 different antigens of different life cycle ... -
Evolutionary relationship between Trypanosoma evansi and trypanosoma brucei with respect to specific mitochodrial antigen and phenotype knockout analysis
(Kenyatta University, 2005)Trypanosomiasis is a disease caused by parasitic protozoans of the genus Trypanosoma. The agents of the disease are obligate extracellular parasites that occur in blood, cerebrospinal fluid and tissue fluids. Trypanosoma ... -
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 ... -
Low Cost Materials and Techniques for Production of Oyster (Pleurotus Ostreatus) Mushroom Spawn by Farmers
(Kenyatta University, 2013)Mushroom cultivation in Kenya is an emerging sector with great potential but its production is still low. In 1997, the world mushroom production was over 5 million tons. During this period, Kenya produced only 500 tons ... -
Impact of hospital wastewater to the spread of antibiotic resistance in Kisii level 5 hospital in comparison to Kisii University, Suneka WWTP and Riana River-Kisii County, Kenya
(2013-12-24)A potential post-antibiotic era is a threat and even in future medical advances. The current worldwide increase in antimicrobial resistance continues to pose a challenge with the downward trend in the development of new ... -
Prevalence of trichophyton, microsporum and epidermophyton species causing tinea capitis in children aged 3-14 years in Mathare informal settlement, Nairobi, Kenya
(2014)Tinea capitis is a worldwide public health problem that affects children below 15 years of age and requires identification of the specific causative fungal agent. The hair and skin of the scalp are associated with symptoms ... -
Prevalence, susceptibility patterns and risk factors associated with Staphylococcus aureus presence in marketed milk and milk products within Nairobi city county, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2014-09-26)S. aureus is a major food-borne pathogen that poses a serious threat to our world today. In Kenya, with the continuous water shortage, proper sanitary conditions are not sufficiently met pre-disposing the community to S. ... -
Antimicrobial activity of some medicinal plants used by the Samburu community of Northen Kenya against selected bacterial and fungal pathogens.
(2014-11)Medicinal plants form an integral social and cultural component, and sometimes the only alternative available treatment for health problems. Infectious diseases concern the whole world because they cause an estimated 98% ... -
In vitro response of phomopsis theae to the products of azadirachta indica and extracts of warburgia ugandensis
(2015)Tea is one of the major cash crops in Kenya and a means of livelihood to people living around the region where it is grown. Branch and collar canker disease is among the many diseases which affect the crop hence reducing ... -
Effect of Soil Amendment With Manure on Nodulation, Biomass and Yield of Soybeans and Climbing Beans in Meru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015)The consequence of intense permanent cultivation of land has been severe loss of soil nutrients through removal of harvested produce, removal of crop residue, leaching and gaseous losses. Experiments were designed to ... -
Efficacy of some medicinal plants used in various parts of Kenya in treating selected bacterial and fungal pathogens
(Kenyatta University, 2015)Medicinal plants have been used since time immemorial to treat and prevent human ailments. WHO indicates that up to 80% of the world's population uses traditional medicine. Infections caused by bacteria and fungi have ... -
Post-Harvest Fungi Diversity and Level of Aflatoxin Contamination in Stored Maize: Cases of Kitui, Nakuru and Trans-Nzoia Counties in Kenya.
(Kenyatta University, 2015)Aflatoxin contamination of maize in Africa poses a major threat to food security and the health of many African people. In Kenya, aflatoxin contamination of maize is high due to the environmental, agricultural and ... -
Determination of Bacterial Composition, Heavy Metal Contamination and Physico-Chemical Parameters of Fish Pond Water in Abothuguchi Central, Meru County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015)Fish farming has been practised all over the world for centuries. Throughout history, humans have used fish as a supplementary source of proteins and as a source of income. Fish performs all their body functions in water ... -
Prevalence and Susceptibility Profiles of Bacterial Pathogens Associated with Urinary Tract Infections in Children Presenting at Kisii Level 5 Hospital, Kisii County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015)Urinary Tract infection (UTI) is a serious infection causing illness in infants and children. It represents one of the most common diseases encountered in medical practice today. Despite the widespread availability of ... -
Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility profiles of bacterial pathogens isolated from outpatients with Upper respiratory tract infections in Kitui District Hospital, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2015)Respiratory tract infections, such as pharyngitis, laryngitis, common cold, sinusitis and tonsillitis are the most frequently occurring infections of all human diseases. Since these infections often seem minor, they are ... -
Management of crown gall disease of roses using agrobacterium radiobacter, corn oil and copper hydroxide and oxychloride in Kenya
(2015)The cut-flower industry is one of the fastest growing sub-sectors of the horticultural industry contributing significantly to the continued growth of Kenyan economy. Roses are the most popular cut-flowers world-wide. Rose ... -
Efficacy of some medicinal plants used in various parts of Kenya in treating selected bacterial and fungal pathogens
(Kenyatta University, 2015-01)Medicinal plants have been used since time immemorial to treat and prevent human ailments. WHO indicates that up to 80% of the world’s population uses traditional medicine. Infections caused by bacteria and fungi have ... -
Culturing, Characterization and Identification of Candidate Microorganisms in Cattle Ear, Responsible for Producing Volatile Constituents Attractive to the Brown Ear Tick
(Kenyatta University, 2015-09)East Coast Fever is a disease of cattle which results in high animal mortality with corresponding economic losses to farmers and to the nation. The disease is caused by a protozoan agent whose vector is Rhipicephalus ... -
Assessment of total and mobile heavy metals in amended compost of water hyacinth obtained from Lake Victoria, Kisumu County
(Kenyatta University, 2015-11)Water hyacinth (Eichhornia Crassipes) invasion in Lake Victoria has become a matter of concern over the last two decades. There has been suggestion on the possibility of producing compost from water hyacinth as a way of ... -
Prevalence, susceptibility patterns and risk factors associated with staphylococcus aureus presence in marketed milk and milk products within Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2016-04)Staphylococcus aureus is a major food-borne pathogen that poses a serious threat to public health. In Kenya, with the continuous water shortage, proper sanitary conditions are not sufficiently met and hence pre-disposing ...
