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Prevalence of Listeria Species in Ready to Take Milk and Meat Products in Nairobi and Its Environs, Kenya
(Unique Scientific Publishers, 2022)Listeriosis is one of the leading causes of death in food-borne infections globally. The disease has mortality rates between 30-50%, especially in high-risk groups. The disease is caused by Listeria monocytogenes, a ... -
Acute and Sub-acute Oral Toxicity Profile of Root Bark Methanol Extract of Carissa Edulis Vahl
(Pharmacognosy Journal, 2023)Background: Carissa edulis is widely used in traditional medicine to manage numerous ailments. However, few studies have assessed its toxicity. Therefore, this study aimed to determine acute and sub-toxicity levels of ... -
Terminalia brownii Fresen: Stem Bark Dichloromethane Extract Alleviates Pyrogallol-Induced Suppression of Innate Immune Responses in Swiss Albino Mice
(Hindawi, 2023)Terminalia brownii is widely used in folklore medicine and has diverse biological activities. However, its efect on the immune system is yet to be studied. Terefore, our study evaluated the immunomodulatory efect of T. ... -
Astemizole-Methylene Blue Combination Therapy Reduces Monotherapy Adverse Effects in Balb/C Mice
(Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 2022)Aims: To determine the toxicity of astemizole-methylene blue combination therapy as effective candidates for therapeutic repurposing against malaria. Study Design: Randomized block study design. Place and Duration of ... -
Effect of Replacing Freshwater Shrimp Meal (Caridina Nilotica) Protein with a Mixture of Plant Protein On Growth, Apparent Digestibility, and Economic Returns Of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus L.)
(Academic Journals, 2022)This study investigated the effects of substituting varying levels of a plant protein mixture (PPM) with freshwater shrimp meal (FSM) on growth, digestibility, and economic returns of Nile tilapia. Monosex male Oreochromis ... -
Rubia Cordifolia L. Crude Aerial Part Extracts Show a High Potential as Antimalarials against Chloroquine Resistant Plasmodium Falciparum Strains In Vitro
(Pharmacognosy Research, 2023)Introduction: Plasmodium falciparum human malaria parasite is resistant to most available medicines in Africa, necessitating research for new drugs. Rubia cordifolia L. is used in traditional malaria treatment in Kenya ... -
A comprehensive biogeochemical record and annual flux estimates for the Sabaki River (Kenya)
(Biogeosciences, 2018-03)Inland waters impart considerable influence on nutrient cycling and budget estimates across local, regional and global scales, whilst anthropogenic pressures, such as rising populations and the appropriation of land and ... -
Evaluation of population status and foraging ecology of Sable antelope (Hippotragus niger roosevelti, Heller, 1910) in Shimba Hills National Reserve, Kenya
(Wiley, 2019-10)The Sable antelope (Hippotragus niger roosevelti, Heller, 1910) is nationally endemic to Shimba Hills National Reserve (SHNR) in Kenya. In the past few decades, its population has declined considerably. Despite the ... -
Infectious Bovine Keratoconjuctivitis (Pinkeye) Infection in a Dairy Cattle Herd in Kenya
(THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLEDGE, 2017)Infectious bovine keratoconjuctivitis (IBK) or Pinkeye is a highly contagious, non-fatal eye disease of cattle worldwide but has marked economic impact due to production losses, rapid spread of the disease in a herd and ... -
Prevalence of Porcine Cysticercosis by Lingual Examination in Smallholder Pig Farms in Kiambu, Kenya
(International Journal Of Innovative Research and Development, 2018)Porcine cysticercosis is common in pigs worldwide and associated with free ranging production systems where animals have access to human faeces infected with Taenia solium. Its occurrence leads to economic loss to farmers ... -
Prevalence of Taenia Solium Taeniasis among Community Members of Kiambu County, Kenya
(International Journal Of Innovative Research, 2018)Taenia solium Taeniasis is an important zoonotic food borne intestinal parasitic disease causing abdominal pains, diarrhea and stunting in children. Humans get the infection on consumption of raw or under cooked infected ... -
Perennial Transmission of Malaria in The Low Altitude Areas of Baringo County, Kenya
(Springer Nature, 2017)Background: Malaria causes the greatest public health burden in sub-Saharan Africa where high mortality occurs mainly in children under 5 years of age. Traditionally, malaria has been reported mainly in the lowlands ... -
Ownership and Utilization of Insecticide Treated Nets among Primary School Children Following Universal Distribution of Insecticide Treated Nets in Kasipul, Homa-Bay County, Kenya
(International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR, 2018)Insecticide treated nets (ITNs) have become the preferred vector control tool for malaria. Studies indicate that even after universal net distribution, primary school children were significantly less likely to use ITNs ... -
Performance of Rapid Immunochromatographic Test on Malaria Infecton Among Expectant Women in Kericho County, Kenya
(European Scientific Institute, 2019)Background: Microscopy is the gold standard method currently acceptable in diagnosis of malaria in a clinical setting but is subject to diagnostic bias as it cannot detect malaria parasites as they are very low or absent ... -
Survey of Urinary Aflatoxin Levels Among Residents of Makueni County, Kenya: A Follow-Up Study
(The East African Science, 2021)Although fungi are known to be less pathogenic and mostly saprophytic in their nature as compared to other groups of microbes, those that produce aflatoxin have been associated with severe human disease. An example of such ...
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Prevalence of Listeria Species in Ready to Take Milk and Meat Products in Nairobi and Its Environs, Kenya
(Unique Scientific Publishers, 2022)Listeriosis is one of the leading causes of death in food-borne infections globally. The disease has mortality rates between 30-50%, especially in high-risk groups. The disease is caused by Listeria monocytogenes, a ... -
Terminalia brownii Fresen: Stem Bark Dichloromethane Extract Alleviates Pyrogallol-Induced Suppression of Innate Immune Responses in Swiss Albino Mice
(Hindawi, 2023)Terminalia brownii is widely used in folklore medicine and has diverse biological activities. However, its efect on the immune system is yet to be studied. Terefore, our study evaluated the immunomodulatory efect of T. ... -
Acute and Sub-acute Oral Toxicity Profile of Root Bark Methanol Extract of Carissa Edulis Vahl
(Pharmacognosy Journal, 2023)Background: Carissa edulis is widely used in traditional medicine to manage numerous ailments. However, few studies have assessed its toxicity. Therefore, this study aimed to determine acute and sub-toxicity levels of ... -
Astemizole-Methylene Blue Combination Therapy Reduces Monotherapy Adverse Effects in Balb/C Mice
(Journal of Pharmaceutical Research International, 2022)Aims: To determine the toxicity of astemizole-methylene blue combination therapy as effective candidates for therapeutic repurposing against malaria. Study Design: Randomized block study design. Place and Duration of ... -
Effect of Replacing Freshwater Shrimp Meal (Caridina Nilotica) Protein with a Mixture of Plant Protein On Growth, Apparent Digestibility, and Economic Returns Of Nile Tilapia (Oreochromis Niloticus L.)
(Academic Journals, 2022)This study investigated the effects of substituting varying levels of a plant protein mixture (PPM) with freshwater shrimp meal (FSM) on growth, digestibility, and economic returns of Nile tilapia. Monosex male Oreochromis ... -
Rubia Cordifolia L. Crude Aerial Part Extracts Show a High Potential as Antimalarials against Chloroquine Resistant Plasmodium Falciparum Strains In Vitro
(Pharmacognosy Research, 2023)Introduction: Plasmodium falciparum human malaria parasite is resistant to most available medicines in Africa, necessitating research for new drugs. Rubia cordifolia L. is used in traditional malaria treatment in Kenya ... -
A comprehensive biogeochemical record and annual flux estimates for the Sabaki River (Kenya)
(Biogeosciences, 2018-03)Inland waters impart considerable influence on nutrient cycling and budget estimates across local, regional and global scales, whilst anthropogenic pressures, such as rising populations and the appropriation of land and ... -
Evaluation of population status and foraging ecology of Sable antelope (Hippotragus niger roosevelti, Heller, 1910) in Shimba Hills National Reserve, Kenya
(Wiley, 2019-10)The Sable antelope (Hippotragus niger roosevelti, Heller, 1910) is nationally endemic to Shimba Hills National Reserve (SHNR) in Kenya. In the past few decades, its population has declined considerably. Despite the ... -
Infectious Bovine Keratoconjuctivitis (Pinkeye) Infection in a Dairy Cattle Herd in Kenya
(THE INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF SCIENCE & TECHNOLEDGE, 2017)Infectious bovine keratoconjuctivitis (IBK) or Pinkeye is a highly contagious, non-fatal eye disease of cattle worldwide but has marked economic impact due to production losses, rapid spread of the disease in a herd and ... -
Prevalence of Porcine Cysticercosis by Lingual Examination in Smallholder Pig Farms in Kiambu, Kenya
(International Journal Of Innovative Research and Development, 2018)Porcine cysticercosis is common in pigs worldwide and associated with free ranging production systems where animals have access to human faeces infected with Taenia solium. Its occurrence leads to economic loss to farmers ... -
Prevalence of Taenia Solium Taeniasis among Community Members of Kiambu County, Kenya
(International Journal Of Innovative Research, 2018)Taenia solium Taeniasis is an important zoonotic food borne intestinal parasitic disease causing abdominal pains, diarrhea and stunting in children. Humans get the infection on consumption of raw or under cooked infected ... -
Perennial Transmission of Malaria in The Low Altitude Areas of Baringo County, Kenya
(Springer Nature, 2017)Background: Malaria causes the greatest public health burden in sub-Saharan Africa where high mortality occurs mainly in children under 5 years of age. Traditionally, malaria has been reported mainly in the lowlands ... -
Ownership and Utilization of Insecticide Treated Nets among Primary School Children Following Universal Distribution of Insecticide Treated Nets in Kasipul, Homa-Bay County, Kenya
(International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR, 2018)Insecticide treated nets (ITNs) have become the preferred vector control tool for malaria. Studies indicate that even after universal net distribution, primary school children were significantly less likely to use ITNs ... -
Performance of Rapid Immunochromatographic Test on Malaria Infecton Among Expectant Women in Kericho County, Kenya
(European Scientific Institute, 2019)Background: Microscopy is the gold standard method currently acceptable in diagnosis of malaria in a clinical setting but is subject to diagnostic bias as it cannot detect malaria parasites as they are very low or absent ... -
Survey of Urinary Aflatoxin Levels Among Residents of Makueni County, Kenya: A Follow-Up Study
(The East African Science, 2021)Although fungi are known to be less pathogenic and mostly saprophytic in their nature as compared to other groups of microbes, those that produce aflatoxin have been associated with severe human disease. An example of such ... -
Chlamydia Trachomatis and Neisseria Gonorrhoea Co-Infection among Patients Attending a Teaching Hospital in Nairobi County: A Retrospective Study
(The East African Science, 2021)Background: Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoea are microbes that have been associated with urethritis in both male and female genders, which often may lead to complicated conditions such as pelvic inflammatory ... -
Schistosoma Mansoni and Soil Transmtted Helminths in Olive Baboons and Potential Zoonosis
(John Wiley & Sons, 2021)Zoonotic pathogens are among the most important causes of ill health all over the world. The presence of these pathogens in free ranging baboons may have significant implications for humans. In Kenya, the encroachment of ... -
Isolation, Identification and Associated Risk Factors of Non‐Tuberculous Mycobacteria Infection in Humans and Dromedary Camels in Samburu County, Kenya
(Wiley, 2020)Non‐tuberculous mycobacteria are of public health significance, and zoonotic infection is attributed to the sociocultural practice of consumption of raw milk and the close human–livestock contact in pastoral communities. ... -
Species Composition and Distribution of Mayflies (Ephemeroptera) in Relation to Land Use Systems Along the Thika River, Kenya
(Taylor & Francis, 2021)Mayflies (order Ephemeroptera) are widely distributed and commonly used in biological assessment of water quality because of their sensitivity. Their application as bio-indicators in tropical streams and rivers, however, ... -
Care Giver Determinants of Utilization of Growth Monitoring Clinic Among Children Aged 12-59 Months in Urban Kiambu County, Kenya
(International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies, 2017)This was a cross-sectional descriptive study to assess the utilization of growth monitoring clinic services and care givers determinants of utilization of growth monitoring clinic services among children aged 12-59 months ...
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