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Efficacy of aqueous plant extract in disinfecting water of different physicochemical properties
(IWA Publishing, 2015)
This study explored the possibility of disinfecting water using aqueous extract of medicinal plants. Seven medicinal plants used by Samburu herbalists for the treatment of stomach illnesses were investigated for water ...
Profiling of antimicrobial properties of Rubus keniensis Standl. Crude methanol root bark extracts against selected human pathogenic bacteria
(AkiNik Publications, 2014)
Rubus keniensis is a rare plant species and is used by the Ogiek community who dwell in the Mau Forest Complex in Kenya. Fruits of the plant are eaten by human when ripe while the roots are chewed against stomach ailments. ...
Antibacterial activity of East African medicinal plants
(Science Direct, 1998-02)
In an ethnopharmacological survey, extracts of the six East African medicinal plants Entada abyssinica (stem bark), Terminalia spinosa (young branches), Harrisonia abyssinica (roots), Ximenia caffra (roots), Azadirachta ...
Microbiological quality and safety of Rastrineobola argentea retailed in Kisumu town markets, Kenya
(Pubmed, 2008-10)
OBJECTIVE:
To investigate faecal contamination and safety of Rastrineobola argentea sold in retail markets in Kisumu town.
DESIGN:
This was a repeated cross sectional study and based on random sampling. Setting: ...
Efficacy of Cryptolepis sanguinolenta root extract on slow-growing rifampicin resistant Mycobacterium tuberculosis
(Academic Journals, 2012-02)
We report here, the results from total crude methanol extract as well as serial ether, chloroform, and
methanol extracts of the root of Cryptolepis sanguinolenta (Lindl) Schltr that were screened against
three strains ...
Microorganisms associated with sub-Clinical mastitis and their impact on milk production in camels (Camelus Dromedarius) in semi-arid lands of Northern Kenya
(International Journal of Agriculture and Rural Development, 2005)
Camels are adapted to the arid and semi arid lands (ASAL), but their full milking potential is affected by udder infection especially sub-clinical mastitis. The purpose of this study was to identify the most common pathogens ...
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 ...
Methanol Extract of Three Medicinal Plants from Samburu in Northern Kenya Show Significant Antimycobacterial, Antibacterial and Antifungal Properties
(Academic Journals, 2011)
We determined the antimycobacterial, antibacterial, and antifungal potential of medicinal plants used by the Samburu Community of Northern Kenya, following an ethnobotanical survey. Using BACTEC MGIT 960 system, we assessed ...
Isolation of Candida Species in Domestic Chicken (Gallus gallus) Droppings in Kabigeriet Village, Nakuru County Kenya
(European Scientific Institute, 2013-12)
Over the last three decades, reports on yeast infections in humans have increased especially with respect to immunocompromised individuals. This is associated with increased morbidity and mortality especially in HIV/AIDS ...