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Molasses as a source of carbon dioxide for attracting the malaria mosquitoes Anopheles gambiae and Anopheles funestus
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Background:
Most odour baits for haematophagous arthropods contain carbon dioxide (CO2). The CO2 is sourced
artificially from the fermentation of refined sugar (sucrose), dry ice, pressurized gas cylinders or propane. ...
Knowledge, practices and perceptions of trachoma and its control among communities of Narok County, Kenya
(Springer, 2016-07)
Background
Trachoma is the leading infectious cause of blindness in the world. It is commonly found in cultural groups with poor hygiene. Trachoma control includes Surgery, Antibiotics, Facial cleanliness and Environmental ...
Antibacterial activities of the methanol extracts and compounds from Erythrina sigmoidea against Gram-negative multi-drug resistant phenotypes.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-12)
Background: In the present study, the methanol extracts from the leaves, as well as compounds namely sigmoidin
I (1), atalantoflavone (2), bidwillon A (3), neocyclomorusin (4), 6α-hydroxyphaseollidin (5) and neobavaisof ...
High Multiple Carriage and Emergence of Streptococcus Pneumoniae Vaccine Serotype Variants in Malawian Children
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Background: Carriage of either single or multiple pneumococcal serotypes (multiple carriage) is a prerequisite for
developing invasive pneumococcal disease. However, despite the reported high rates of pneumococcal carriage ...