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Human Papillomavirus Types Associated with Cervical Dysplasia among HIV- and Non-HIV-Infected Women Attending Reproductive Health Clinics in Eastern Kenya
(hindawi, 2021)Background. Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes over 99% of all cervical cancer globally. In 2019, it was responsible for 3286 deaths in Kenya. Data on the epidemiological distribution of HPV genotypes by cervical dysplasia ... -
Primary and Triage Cervical Screening Diagnostic Value of Methods for the Detection of Cervical Dysplasia
(Hindawi, 2022-09-17)Background. Cervical cancer is a leading cause of mortality among women globally. Approaches to reduce cervical cancer incidence and mortality are “screen-and-treat,” where positive primary test only is used in the treatment ... -
Human Papillomavirus Types Associated with Cervical Dysplasia among HIV- and Non-HIV-Infected Women Attending Reproductive Health Clinics in Eastern Kenya
(Hindawi, 2021)Background. Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes over 99% of all cervical cancer globally. In 2019, it was responsible for 3286 deaths in Kenya. Data on the epidemiological distribution of HPV genotypes by cervical dysplasia ... -
Dengue Virus and Blood Safety: A Mini-Review of Research Publications
(EAHRC, 2023-03-30)The growing demand for donated whole blood and blood products to save lives has both health benefits and health risks for blood recipients at the same time. Dengue virus, a re-emerging viral disease poses a threat to blood ... -
Faecal Carriage and Risk Factors of Carbapenemase-Producing Gram-Negative Bacteria Resistant to Third-Generation Cephalosporins in Hospitalized and Non-Hospitalized Patients, Kenya
(Research Square, 2023)carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacteria (CR-GNB), especially the carbapenemase-producing strains, are growing public health concerns globally; however, epidemiological data to inform prevention and control interventions ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Perceptionof Hiv, Art and Pmtct Among Hiv Infected Pregnant Women in Narok Sub-County Hospitals.
(Global Journal of Health Sciences, 2021)Purpose: The purpose of the study was to determine knowledge, attitude and perception of HIV, ART and PMTCT among hiv infected pregnant women in Narok Sub-County Hospitals Methods: The study was a cross-sectional study ... -
Serologic and Genotypic Characterization of Hepatitis B Virus in HIV-1 Infected Patients From South West and Littoral Regions of Cameroon
(Virology Journal, 2016)Background: HBV and HIV share similar transmission routes. Concurrent infection with the two viruses usually results in more severe and progressive liver disease, and a higher incidence of cirrhosis, liver cancer and ... -
Prevalence and Patterns of Cervical Cytological Lesions among HIV-Positive Women in Machakos County Hospital Kenya
(International Research Journal of Oncology, 2021)Background: Cervical cancer remains to be a major threat to health among women globally with highest incidences in the developing countries. Studies have showed that HIV-positive women are at higher risk of HPV infection ... -
Uropathogens Antibiotic Resistance Patterns Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya
(Pan African Medical Journal, 2018)Introduction: Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus is a major risk factor for urinary tract infections. Irrational use of antibiotics has led to the emergency of uropathogens resistant to available antibiotics. The ... -
Zoonotic Pathogens Detected In Ticks In Kenyan Game Reserves
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2022)Little is known on tick-borne pathogens and their role in disease in game reserves in Kenya. Ticks were collected by sterile forceps from restrained cattle hide and placed into labeled falcon tubes. Ticks were screened ... -
Prevalence of Iron Deficiency and Anemia among Eligible Blood Donors at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(Researchgate, 2022-01)Aims: To determine the prevalence of iron deficiency and anemia among eligible whole blood donors attending Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. Study Design: Cross-sectional study Place and Duration of Study: ... -
Hematological Profiles of Eligible Blood Donors at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(International Blood Research & Reviews, 2022-03)Aim: To determine hematological profile of eligible blood donors at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), Kenya. Study Design: Adopted a cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Kenyatta National Hospital, between ... -
Occurrence of Aflatoxigenic Aspergillus Species in Peanut Varieties in Busia and Kisii Central Districts, Kenya
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2018)Recent studies have shown that peanuts in Kenya are highly contaminated with aflatoxins, however, information gaps exist on the characterization of the Aspergillus species that produce aflatoxins. Therefore, this gap ... -
Seroprevalence of Cytomegalovirus Infection and Associated Risk Factors among Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infected Patients Attending Thika Level 5 Hospital, Kenya
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2018)Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is an important pathogen in immunocompromised individuals. Coupled with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), it causes end organ diseases leading to increased morbidity and mortality in the population. ... -
Identification and Susceptibility Profile of Vaginal Candida Species to Antifungal Agents among Pregnant Women Attending the Antenatal Clinic of Thika District Hospital, Kenya
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2013)Fungal infections have emerged as a world-wide health care problem in recent years, owing to the extensive use of broad-spectrum antibiotics. We screened 104 pregnant women with symptoms of vaginal candidiasis in the ...
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Human Papillomavirus Types Associated with Cervical Dysplasia among HIV- and Non-HIV-Infected Women Attending Reproductive Health Clinics in Eastern Kenya
(hindawi, 2021)Background. Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes over 99% of all cervical cancer globally. In 2019, it was responsible for 3286 deaths in Kenya. Data on the epidemiological distribution of HPV genotypes by cervical dysplasia ... -
Primary and Triage Cervical Screening Diagnostic Value of Methods for the Detection of Cervical Dysplasia
(Hindawi, 2022-09-17)Background. Cervical cancer is a leading cause of mortality among women globally. Approaches to reduce cervical cancer incidence and mortality are “screen-and-treat,” where positive primary test only is used in the treatment ... -
Human Papillomavirus Types Associated with Cervical Dysplasia among HIV- and Non-HIV-Infected Women Attending Reproductive Health Clinics in Eastern Kenya
(Hindawi, 2021)Background. Human papillomavirus (HPV) causes over 99% of all cervical cancer globally. In 2019, it was responsible for 3286 deaths in Kenya. Data on the epidemiological distribution of HPV genotypes by cervical dysplasia ... -
Dengue Virus and Blood Safety: A Mini-Review of Research Publications
(EAHRC, 2023-03-30)The growing demand for donated whole blood and blood products to save lives has both health benefits and health risks for blood recipients at the same time. Dengue virus, a re-emerging viral disease poses a threat to blood ... -
Faecal Carriage and Risk Factors of Carbapenemase-Producing Gram-Negative Bacteria Resistant to Third-Generation Cephalosporins in Hospitalized and Non-Hospitalized Patients, Kenya
(Research Square, 2023)carbapenem-resistant Gram-negative bacteria (CR-GNB), especially the carbapenemase-producing strains, are growing public health concerns globally; however, epidemiological data to inform prevention and control interventions ... -
Knowledge, Attitude and Perceptionof Hiv, Art and Pmtct Among Hiv Infected Pregnant Women in Narok Sub-County Hospitals.
(Global Journal of Health Sciences, 2021)Purpose: The purpose of the study was to determine knowledge, attitude and perception of HIV, ART and PMTCT among hiv infected pregnant women in Narok Sub-County Hospitals Methods: The study was a cross-sectional study ... -
Serologic and Genotypic Characterization of Hepatitis B Virus in HIV-1 Infected Patients From South West and Littoral Regions of Cameroon
(Virology Journal, 2016)Background: HBV and HIV share similar transmission routes. Concurrent infection with the two viruses usually results in more severe and progressive liver disease, and a higher incidence of cirrhosis, liver cancer and ... -
Prevalence and Patterns of Cervical Cytological Lesions among HIV-Positive Women in Machakos County Hospital Kenya
(International Research Journal of Oncology, 2021)Background: Cervical cancer remains to be a major threat to health among women globally with highest incidences in the developing countries. Studies have showed that HIV-positive women are at higher risk of HPV infection ... -
Uropathogens Antibiotic Resistance Patterns Among Type 2 Diabetic Patients in Kisii Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kenya
(Pan African Medical Journal, 2018)Introduction: Non-insulin dependent diabetes mellitus is a major risk factor for urinary tract infections. Irrational use of antibiotics has led to the emergency of uropathogens resistant to available antibiotics. The ... -
Zoonotic Pathogens Detected In Ticks In Kenyan Game Reserves
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2022)Little is known on tick-borne pathogens and their role in disease in game reserves in Kenya. Ticks were collected by sterile forceps from restrained cattle hide and placed into labeled falcon tubes. Ticks were screened ... -
Prevalence of Iron Deficiency and Anemia among Eligible Blood Donors at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(Researchgate, 2022-01)Aims: To determine the prevalence of iron deficiency and anemia among eligible whole blood donors attending Kenyatta National Hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. Study Design: Cross-sectional study Place and Duration of Study: ... -
Hematological Profiles of Eligible Blood Donors at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya
(International Blood Research & Reviews, 2022-03)Aim: To determine hematological profile of eligible blood donors at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), Kenya. Study Design: Adopted a cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: Kenyatta National Hospital, between ... -
Occurrence of Aflatoxigenic Aspergillus Species in Peanut Varieties in Busia and Kisii Central Districts, Kenya
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2018)Recent studies have shown that peanuts in Kenya are highly contaminated with aflatoxins, however, information gaps exist on the characterization of the Aspergillus species that produce aflatoxins. Therefore, this gap ... -
Seroprevalence of Cytomegalovirus Infection and Associated Risk Factors among Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infected Patients Attending Thika Level 5 Hospital, Kenya
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2018)Cytomegalovirus (CMV) is an important pathogen in immunocompromised individuals. Coupled with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), it causes end organ diseases leading to increased morbidity and mortality in the population. ... -
Bacterial Agents Causing Food Poisoning among Patients Attending Thika Level 5 Hospital, Kiambu County, Kenya
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2019)Food poisoning is caused by the ingestion of contaminated food or water that contains microbial agents that cause illness or release their toxins onto the food. Examples of these microbial agents are Staphylococcus aureus, ... -
Identification and Susceptibility Profile of Vaginal Candida Species to Antifungal Agents among Pregnant Women Attending the Antenatal Clinic of Thika District Hospital, Kenya
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2013)Fungal infections have emerged as a world-wide health care problem in recent years, owing to the extensive use of broad-spectrum antibiotics. We screened 104 pregnant women with symptoms of vaginal candidiasis in the ... -
Seroprevalence of Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) among Voluntary Healthy Blood Donors at Tellewonyan Memorial Hospital Voinjama, Lofa County, Liberia
(Scientific Research Publishing, 2021)Background: The prevalence of transfusion associated hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection differs across different population geographically. Ascertaining the seroprevalence of HBV infection is vital to informing the way of ... -
Rectal Gonorrhoea and Chlamydia among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Coastal Kenya
(Wellcome Open Research, 2020)Background: Men who have sex with men (MSM) have a higher prevalence of Chlamydia trachomatis (CT) and Neisseria gonorrhoeae (NG) infections compared to the rest of the population, often remaining undiagnosed. In Kenya, ... -
Prevalence of Klebsiella Pneumoniae among Patients Attending Africa Inland Church Hospital Kijabe, Kenya
(International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research, 2019)Hospital acquired infections are a public health concern, particularly when the causative agents are multidrug resistant. Bacteria of genus Klebsiella frequently cause nosocomial infections in human. The most important ... -
Antibiotic Susceptibility Profile of the Klebsiella Pneumoniae Isolated from Africa Inland Church Hospital Kijabe, Kenya
(International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research, 2019)The emergence of antimicrobial resistance is primarily due to excessive and often unnecessary use of antibiotics in humans and animals. A study done in low and middle income countries showed a considerable increasing ...
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