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Efficacy of fabric panels impregnated with metarhizium anisopliae against adult glossina fuscipes fuscipes in Manga and Magare islands, lake Victoria, Kenya
(Kenyatta university, 2022-06)Tsetse flies (Glossina sp.) transmit parasites of the genus Trypanosoma that cause Human African Trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) in man and Animal African trypanosomiasis in livestock and wildlife. African Trypanosomiasis ... -
Efficacy of Fabric Panels Impregnated with Metarhizium Anisopliae against Adult Glossina Fuscipes Fuscipes in Manga and Magare Islands, Lake Victoria, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Tsetse flies (Glossina sp.) transmit parasites of the genus Trypanosoma that cause Human African Trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) in man and Animal African trypanosomiasis in livestock and wildlife. African Trypanosomiasis ... -
Distribution of Raptors in the City Metropolitan, Nairobi, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Diurnal raptors are a great group of birds to use for environmental monitoring. Being at the top of the food chain, raptor populations indicate the health of an ecosystem in general and show gradual trends as occasioned ... -
Risk Factors for Parasite Infestation and Efficacy of Commonly Used Anthelmintics among Dorper Sheep in Kajiado County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Cases of ineffective anthelmintics have been contributing to reduced productivity in livestock due to worm burdens in supposedly treated animals. Effective anthelmintics serve as the main control measure in the management ... -
Status and Mechanisms of Insecticide Resistance in Vectors of Malaria within Kilifi County along Coastal Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Vector control is key to reduction of malaria transmission. In sub-Saharan Africa, vector control programmes are mainly dependent on insecticide treated nets (ITNs) or indoor residual spraying (IRS). However, the progress, ... -
Effects of Umba River Sedimentation on the Distribution and Root Morphology of Mangroves of Vanga, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The study examined the influence of Umba River, a trans-boundary resource draining approximately 16 million m3 of freshwater into the Indian Ocean, on the distribution and root morphology of mangrove of Vanga. Mangroves ... -
Epidemiology of Bovine Fasciolosis in Kinango, Kwale County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Bovine fasciolosis is known globally to be an important parasitic disease of the cattle. It is mainly caused by two trematode species; Fasciola hepatica and F. gigantica. Both species have been known to cause the disease ... -
Disease Susceptibility and Cytokine Production in Sab Mice Following Infection with Leishmania Donovani
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Murine models have been used for studies on human leishmaniasis. Mice susceptibility to Leishmania donovani differs significantly between the Swiss albino and BALB/c strains. Whereas BALB/c is highly susceptible, Swiss ... -
Characterization of Concordant Visceral Leishmaniasis and Malaria Infections in Balb/C Mice
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Malaria and visceral leishmaniasis are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity associated with parasitic infections globally and where they coincide geographically, incidences of co-infection have been recorded. There ... -
Prevalence of Occult Hepatitis B Infection in Hbsag Negative Blood Donors in Nairobi City County, Kenya: Case of Aga Khan Hospital
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Infections linked to blood transfusion or tissue transplants are a major challenge because of the serological window period (WP) and a latent phase exhibited by most viral infections. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is one of the ... -
Prevalence, Predisposing Factors, and Indicators of Cryptosporidium Infection among HIV Patients in Kisumu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Cryptosporidium species causes increased morbidity and mortality among AIDS patients worldwide particularly in third world countries where antiretroviral therapy (ARTs) are scarce and unaffordable. In Kenya, approximately ... -
Varroa-Specific Hygienic Behaviour and Population Abundance of Varroa Destructor in Colonies of Apis Mellifera Scutellata in Karura Forest, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-10)The ectoparasitic mite Varroa destructor is one of the parasite globally reported affecting honeybee health and causing high colony losses. Of notable importance is the association of the mite with viruses and their ... -
Safety and Efficacy of Prosopis Juliflora Leaf Extract as a Potential Treatment against Visceral Leishmaniasis
(Kenyatta University, 2020-03)Leishmaniasis is a major health problem in the tropics and sub-tropic regions where it is endemic. The treatment of leishmaniasis is faced with several drawbacks. Up to date there is no vaccine against leishmaniasis. The ... -
Anti-Plasmodial Activity of Astemizole-Methylene Blue Combination Therapy Against Chloroquine Sensitive and Resistant Plasmodium Falciparum and Their Safety in Balb/C Mice
(Kenyatta University, 2020-01)Plasmodium is protozoa from the Apicomplexa phylum which causes malaria. In the tropics and sub-tropics, approximately 3.3 billion people are at risk. Artemisinin Combination Therapy (ACT), the current prime treatment, has ... -
Therapeutic, Phytochemical Analysis and Safety of Solanum Scabrum And Cleome Gynandra in Management of Haemolytic Anaemia in Wistar Albino Rats
(Kenyatta University, 2020-10)Anaemia is a disease, according to the World Health Organization, in which the haemoglobin concentration is below 12 g/dl of blood. The prevalence of anaemia in school going children in Africa is 64.6% while in Asia it is ...
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Efficacy of fabric panels impregnated with metarhizium anisopliae against adult glossina fuscipes fuscipes in Manga and Magare islands, lake Victoria, Kenya
(Kenyatta university, 2022-06)Tsetse flies (Glossina sp.) transmit parasites of the genus Trypanosoma that cause Human African Trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) in man and Animal African trypanosomiasis in livestock and wildlife. African Trypanosomiasis ... -
Efficacy of Fabric Panels Impregnated with Metarhizium Anisopliae against Adult Glossina Fuscipes Fuscipes in Manga and Magare Islands, Lake Victoria, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Tsetse flies (Glossina sp.) transmit parasites of the genus Trypanosoma that cause Human African Trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness) in man and Animal African trypanosomiasis in livestock and wildlife. African Trypanosomiasis ... -
Distribution of Raptors in the City Metropolitan, Nairobi, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Diurnal raptors are a great group of birds to use for environmental monitoring. Being at the top of the food chain, raptor populations indicate the health of an ecosystem in general and show gradual trends as occasioned ... -
Risk Factors for Parasite Infestation and Efficacy of Commonly Used Anthelmintics among Dorper Sheep in Kajiado County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Cases of ineffective anthelmintics have been contributing to reduced productivity in livestock due to worm burdens in supposedly treated animals. Effective anthelmintics serve as the main control measure in the management ... -
Status and Mechanisms of Insecticide Resistance in Vectors of Malaria within Kilifi County along Coastal Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Vector control is key to reduction of malaria transmission. In sub-Saharan Africa, vector control programmes are mainly dependent on insecticide treated nets (ITNs) or indoor residual spraying (IRS). However, the progress, ... -
Effects of Umba River Sedimentation on the Distribution and Root Morphology of Mangroves of Vanga, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The study examined the influence of Umba River, a trans-boundary resource draining approximately 16 million m3 of freshwater into the Indian Ocean, on the distribution and root morphology of mangrove of Vanga. Mangroves ... -
Epidemiology of Bovine Fasciolosis in Kinango, Kwale County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Bovine fasciolosis is known globally to be an important parasitic disease of the cattle. It is mainly caused by two trematode species; Fasciola hepatica and F. gigantica. Both species have been known to cause the disease ... -
Disease Susceptibility and Cytokine Production in Sab Mice Following Infection with Leishmania Donovani
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Murine models have been used for studies on human leishmaniasis. Mice susceptibility to Leishmania donovani differs significantly between the Swiss albino and BALB/c strains. Whereas BALB/c is highly susceptible, Swiss ... -
Characterization of Concordant Visceral Leishmaniasis and Malaria Infections in Balb/C Mice
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Malaria and visceral leishmaniasis are the leading cause of mortality and morbidity associated with parasitic infections globally and where they coincide geographically, incidences of co-infection have been recorded. There ... -
Prevalence of Occult Hepatitis B Infection in Hbsag Negative Blood Donors in Nairobi City County, Kenya: Case of Aga Khan Hospital
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Infections linked to blood transfusion or tissue transplants are a major challenge because of the serological window period (WP) and a latent phase exhibited by most viral infections. Hepatitis B virus (HBV) is one of the ... -
Prevalence, Predisposing Factors, and Indicators of Cryptosporidium Infection among HIV Patients in Kisumu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2021)Cryptosporidium species causes increased morbidity and mortality among AIDS patients worldwide particularly in third world countries where antiretroviral therapy (ARTs) are scarce and unaffordable. In Kenya, approximately ... -
Varroa-Specific Hygienic Behaviour and Population Abundance of Varroa Destructor in Colonies of Apis Mellifera Scutellata in Karura Forest, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-10)The ectoparasitic mite Varroa destructor is one of the parasite globally reported affecting honeybee health and causing high colony losses. Of notable importance is the association of the mite with viruses and their ... -
Safety and Efficacy of Prosopis Juliflora Leaf Extract as a Potential Treatment against Visceral Leishmaniasis
(Kenyatta University, 2020-03)Leishmaniasis is a major health problem in the tropics and sub-tropic regions where it is endemic. The treatment of leishmaniasis is faced with several drawbacks. Up to date there is no vaccine against leishmaniasis. The ... -
Anti-Plasmodial Activity of Astemizole-Methylene Blue Combination Therapy Against Chloroquine Sensitive and Resistant Plasmodium Falciparum and Their Safety in Balb/C Mice
(Kenyatta University, 2020-01)Plasmodium is protozoa from the Apicomplexa phylum which causes malaria. In the tropics and sub-tropics, approximately 3.3 billion people are at risk. Artemisinin Combination Therapy (ACT), the current prime treatment, has ... -
Therapeutic, Phytochemical Analysis and Safety of Solanum Scabrum And Cleome Gynandra in Management of Haemolytic Anaemia in Wistar Albino Rats
(Kenyatta University, 2020-10)Anaemia is a disease, according to the World Health Organization, in which the haemoglobin concentration is below 12 g/dl of blood. The prevalence of anaemia in school going children in Africa is 64.6% while in Asia it is ... -
Strategies for Addressing Barriers to Effective Participation of Faith-Based Organisations in the Control of Hiv-Aids in Nairobi City County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-09)Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immuno-Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is not only a major public health challenge, but also a huge threat to global security, stability, and economic growth. One in five organizations ... -
Effect of Indomethacin on Selected Protein Digesting Enzymes in the Norway Rat, Rattus Norvegicus
(Kenyatta University, 2020-07)Rats are rodents of the genus Rattus and are commensals. They are rapid breeders and tend to breed all year round. Rats are responsible for the transmission of many diseases, are sources of allergens and harbour fleas and ... -
HIV Transmission to Infants in Relation to Mode of Feeding and Mother’s Immunological Status in Kirinyaga County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2020-02)Ailments such as malaria, measles, pneumonia, common cold and HIV/AIDS are the major cause of death in infants and children. worldwide, it was estimated that 1.8 million children below 15 years were HIV infected by 2017. ... -
Khat (Catha Edulis) Extract Use and Its Effects Following Withdrawal on Endocrine and Gonadal Function in Male Rabbits
(Kenyatta University, 2019)Gonadal and endocrine effects following withdrawal from sub-chronic to chronic khat (Catha edulis) use remains scanty. Most literature available, though contradictory, highlights on effects of khat on functional systems ...
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