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Transfection and Characterization of Plasmodium Knowlesi Malaria Parasites Genetically Modified to Express Host Interferon Gamma (ifn-y) in Baboon (papio anubis)
(2008-12)Despite efforts to control malaria. it still remains a major health problem in endemic countries. With the development of transfection technology, it is now possible to determine the structure-function relationship of ... -
Factors predisposing the community to visceral leishmiasis in Kacheliba Division of West Pokot district, Kenya
(2011-07-15)Visceral Leishmaniasis (Kala-azar) is a vector borne disease caused by obligate intramacrophage protozoan parasites. It is an old, largely unknown, a forgotten and neglected disease yet is a public health problem, a ... -
Genetic diversity of HIV-1 Based on GAG region among antenatal clinic attendees in North- Rift valley, Kenya
(2011-08-10)HIV and AIDS remain a major health burden worldwide. Majority of HIV and AIDS impact is borne by women. Among these women, expectant mothers who become infected by HIV and AIDS will transmit the infection to their infants. ... -
The antimicrobial susceptibility pattern of campylobacter isolates from Nairobi, Kenya
(2011-11-17)Campylobacteriosis is a group of infections caused by Gram negative rods of genus Campylobacter. It is among the most common bacterial infections of humans worldwide. Campylobacteriosis in Kenya is managed and treated ... -
Isolation, identification and susceptibility profile of candida species to antifungal agents in pregnant women in Thika District Hospital, Kenya
(2012-04-13)Vaginal candidiasis is relatively higher in pregnant women particularly inthe third trimester compared to nonpregnant women. Infection with Candida species causes choriomnionitis which is associated with pre-term delivery ... -
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 ... -
Investigation of taint characteristics relating to the quality and flavour of coffee
(2012-06-07)This thesis records the result of an attempt to substantiate an alleged complaint concerning the off-flavour in some batches of coffee as assessed by the trade liquorers of the Coffee Board of Kenya (CBK). The contribution ... -
Mother's knowledge and practice of home care management of diarrhoea and risk factors in under 5 years in Nakuru, Kenya.
(2012-11-29)Diarrhoea causes 1.8 million deaths each year worldwide and 90% of the deaths occur in children under 5 years. In less developed countries, a child has 6 to 8 episodes of diarrhoea per year. Kenya is one-amoung 15 countries ... -
Isolation and characterization of yeast from gallus gallus droppings in Kabigeriet village, Olenguruone
(2013-03-26)The Avian family has been a significant source of human epidemic. Over the last three decades, reports on yeast infections in humans have increased especially with respect to immunocompromised individuals. This is associated ... -
Immune responses to cryptosporidium species in HIV/AIDS infected adults attending Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(2013-07-30)Cryptosporidium causes significant morbidity and mortality in AIDS patients worldwide particularly in developing countries where ART is not widely available or affordable. In Kenya, approximately 8% of the adult population ... -
Amoebiasis levels in relation to sanitation and personal hygiene among patients attending Kauwi and Muthale hospitals in Kitui county, Kenya
(2014)Entamoeba histolytica, an intestinal protozoan parasite, is the causative agent for amoebiasis which is the third leading parasitic disease causing deaths in humans after malaria and schistosomiasis. Globally, it is ... -
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Prevalence among Catha edulis forsk (Miraa) Users in Meru Region, Kenya
(2014-02-17)Khat or miraa (Catha edulis Forsk (Celastraceae) chewing is known to be a widespread habit in among selected communities in Kenya. Since HIV/AIDS was declared a national disaster in Kenya in 1999, the disease has become ... -
The Role of Schistosoma mansoni Eggs in Immune Protection against Plasmodium berghei Infected Mice
(2014-02-17)The co-occurrence of malaria and schistosomiasis is common in tropical regions of the world. Malaria induces a strong Th1 response while schistosomiasis skews the response to a Th2. Several studies demonstrate a non ... -
Care of prostate cancer patients in selected urology clinics in Nairobi County
(2014-07-28)Prostate cancer is an adenocarnoma of significant reproductive health burden in the world. Of the thirteen million cancer cases in the world, prostate cancer accounts for nine hundred thousand cases translating to 13.6% ... -
Antinociceptive Activities of Acetone Leaves Extracts of Carissa Spinarum and Caesalpinia Volkensii in Mice
(Kenyatta University, 2016-04)Despite the progress that has occurred in recent years in the development of therapy, there is still a need for effective and potent analgesics for pain. Pain is defined as unpleasant feeling essential for body‘s defense ... -
Prevalence of asymptomatic bacteriuria and antimicrobial susceptibility among women attending antenatal clinic of Gatundu Hospital in Kiambu County, Kenya
(Kenyatta University, 2018)Asymptomatic bacteriuria in pregnancy is associated with risk of preterm birth and pyelonephritis if untreated. The apparent decline in immunity of pregnant women appears to promote the growth of both commensal and ... -
Shigella Serogroups Distribution, Antimicrobial Susceptibility and Risk Factors of Shigellosis Among Children Presenting with Diarrhoea at Banadir Hospital in Mogadishu, Somalia
(Kenyatta University, 2022)Bacillary dysentery (shigellosis) is a public health concern globally, ranking second among the top killer diseases in children aged five years and below. The burden of shigellosis is disproportionately higher in middle ... -
Optical Characterization of Dye-Sensitised Tio2 Thin Films for Solar Cell Applications
(Kenyatta University, 2022)The use of dye-sensitized solar cells to harness solar energy has gained interest because of their simplicity and are cheaper to manufacture. They can also be glazed on flexible substrates for improved conversion efficiency. ... -
Evaluation of malaria transmission intensity using antibody responses to Plasmodium falciparum merozoite surface protein-119 after vector control in western Kenya
The scale up of malaria control strategies like insecticide-treated bednets (ITNs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS) have reduced malaria cases and deaths in endemic countries. However, as the common methods of assessing ...
