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Prevalence and Factors That Affect Transition From Paediatric to Adult Services Among Adolescents With Sickle Cell Disease in Webuye County Hospital
(Uon, 2021)Background: New advances in medicine in the last thirty years have made it possible for children with sickle cell disease to live past their childhood period. Children with Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) are now surviving well ... -
Prevalence and Genetic Characterization of Anaplasma Phagocytophilum in Olive Baboons and Vervet Monkeys in Laikipia County, Kenya
(Uon, 2021)The current threat to health, the economy and security globally is the rise in frequency of emerging infectious diseases (EIDs). Among EIDs, are zoonotic tick-borne infections which include rickettsial diseases such as ... -
Prevalence and geographical distribution of Papio hamadryas papillomavirus 1 (PhPV1) in Kenyan baboons.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Papio hamadryas papillomavirus (PhPV) 1, 2, and 3, are Alphapapillomaviruses that have been detected in Kenyan Olive baboons but the distribution is unknown. Therefore, cervical screening for PhPV1 was performed in baboons ... -
Prevalence and Handicap of Hearing Loss in the Older Adult at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Hearing loss is the second most common chronic health problem in the older adult and a known to cause significant psychosocial embarrassment, stigma and a significant risk of environmental injury. It is an ... -
Prevalence and Immediate Neonatal Outcomes of Incidental Nuchal Cord at Birth Among Parturients With Singleton Uncomplicated Pregnancies at Kenyatta National Hospital in 2018: a Cross-sectional Study
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: A nuchal cord is a physiologic finding in 15 to 34% of pregnancies depending on gestation and geographical region. It is frequently blamed for adverse perinatal outcomes (perinatal asphyxia) in the absence of ... -
Prevalence and Incidence of Infections and Sepsis in Critical Care Units at Two Tertiary Referral Hospitals in Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Background: Sepsis is a major global challenge affecting millions of individuals yearly. The incidence of sepsis has been estimated to be 535 per 100000 person-years however, this varies by geographical region. In Critical ... -
Prevalence and Intensity of Entamoeba Histolytica in Patients Attending Health Centres in Mathare Slums, Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Entamoeba histolytica being an intestinal pathogenic parasite is the causative agent of amoebiasis. It has been reported to cause acute health challenges to various individuals in developing nations, especially those living ... -
Prevalence And Intensity Of Infection With Gastrointestinal Parasites In Thomson’s Gazelles On Marula Ranch In Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Clinical Science, 2013)Thomson gazelles are an important part of wildlife in Kenya. Gastrointestinal (GIT) parasites may, however, be a limiting factor to their management. Gazelles also act as reservoir hosts for helminth infections, and any ... -
Prevalence And Management Of Cancer Pain In Ambulatory Patients At Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)Background: Cancer is a leading cause of death worldwide and an important cause of morbidity and mortality in Kenya. Pain is one of the most common and distressing symptoms in cancer patients. Pain is an important ... -
prevalence and management of opportunistic infections in hiv infected children
(University of Nairobi, 2008)BACKGROUND: HIV-infected children are more vulnerable to infections due to their immature and immunologically naive immune system in addition to the immunosuppressive effects of the virus. OBJECTIVE: To establish the ... -
Prevalence and management of opportunistic infections in HIV-infected adult patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Advanced HIV infection may be complicated by opportunistic infections (Ols) and other consequences of immune dysfunction. Often, OIs constitute the first manifestation of HIV infection, indicating significant ... -
Prevalence and Management of Potential Drug-drug Interactions Among Chronic Liver Disease Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(UON, 2021)Background: Drug-drug interactions in patients receiving multi-drug therapies are of great concern. Such interactions are important causes of adverse drug reactions that may lead to increased morbidity and mortality. The ... -
Prevalence and Management of Septic Shock Among Children Admitted at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Paediatric septic shock is a major cause of morbidity and mortality in all parts of the world mainly due to acute haemodynamic compromise. Early recognition and early goal directed therapy recommended by Surviving Sepsis ... -
Prevalence And Management Of Viral Diseases And Associated Vectors In Hot Pepper (Capsicum Spp.) Production In Rwanda
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Hot pepper (Capsicum spp.) is a source of income, employment and foreign exchange in Rwanda. However, production of the crop is constrained by diseases and pests, mainly viruses and their vectors. Reports on presence of ... -
Prevalence and outcomes of drug interactions in hypertensive patients at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University Of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Drug interactions are a cause for concern as they increase morbidity and mortality. Few studies have been done to identify common drug interactions specifically in hypertensive patients, in whom the concurrent ... -
Prevalence and pathology associated with caprine arthritis encephalitis disease in Kiambu, Nairobi and Machakos counties in Kenya
(Department of Veterinary Pathology Microbiology and Parasitology, 2012)Caprine arthritis encephalitis (CAE) is a disease complex that affects domestic goats of all ages and breeds. It is characterized clinically by paresis that progresses rapidly to paralysis in new born and young animals ... -
Prevalence and Pattern of Cerebral Visual Impairment Amongst Children Attending Kenyatta National Hospital Eye Clinic
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: In the absence of injury to the anterior afferent visual pathways or the ocular structures, cerebral visual impairment (CVI) is characterized by vision loss caused by damage to the retro-geniculate pathway ... -
Prevalence and Pattern of Comorbidities in Children With Allergic Conjunctivitis at Kenyatta National Hospital, Eye Clinic
(university of nairobi, 2022)Allergic Conjunctivitis (AC) is associated with other allergic diseases such as asthma, eczema and rhinitis, which add to the burden of disease and quality of life. Studies on prevalence of AC and its comorbid conditions ...
