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The prevalence of HBV, HCV infections and abnormal liver function in patients on long term haart at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2006)Background Hepatitis Band C viral infections are highly prevalent among HIV-infected persons as a result of shared transmission routes. Highly active antiretroviral therapy (HAART) has led to a reduction in HIV related ... -
Prevalence of HCV, genotypic subtypes and HCV-HIV co-infection in various broad subgroups of the Kenyan population
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2004)Objective: To determine the seroprevalence and genotypes of HCV infection and prevalence of HIV co-infection among various broad subgroups of the Kenyan population. Study Design and Setting: This was a prospective ... -
Prevalence of hearing impairment and ear disorders among school children in Kigali, Rwanda
(School of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2009)Objective: To determine the prevalence of hearing impairment and ear disorders among school children in Kigali, Rwanda. Design: Descriptive cross-sectional survey. Participants: School children 6-13 years in the selected ... -
Prevalence of hearing loss in patients with chronic renal failure and effect of Haemodialysis on hearing in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Patients suffering from chronic renal failure have been found to have a higher incidence of sensorineural hearing loss as compared to the general population. The purpose of this study was to determine the ... -
Prevalence Of Hearing Loss In Primary School Children In Central Zone Of Lusaka- Zambia
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: Disabling Hearing Loss (DHL) has serious implications in a child‘s development as it reduces the intelligibility of speech thereby interfering with the learning process. As a result a child will end up having ... -
Prevalence of helicobacter pylori in children less than three years of age as seen in health facilites in Nairobi province.
(University of Nairobi, 2005)Background: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is among the most common infections in humans and has been recognized as a cause of gastroduodenal diseases. Data on prevalence in children is mainly from industrialised countries ... -
Prevalence of helicobacter pylori in chronic renal failure patients with dyspepsia
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 1999)Background:The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of H. pylori in dyspeptic patients with chronic renal failure. Methods: One hundred and fifty four patients with dyspepsia, in two groups of seventy-seven ... -
The prevalence of helicobacter pylori in tonsillar tissue of patients undergoing tonsillectomy at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Human Palatine Tonsils are lympho epithelial tissues which are part of the Mucosa Associated Lymphoid Tissue which playa vital role in sampling and effector functions for the upper respiratory tract. Palatine ... -
The prevalence of helminthes infestation among pregnant women at Kibera health centre
(University of NairobiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2010)Helminthes infestations are common among humans who live in areas of poverty in the developing world. Kibera is one of the largest informal settlements in sub-Saharan Africa, lacking adequate municipal services like water ... -
The prevalence of hepatitis A,B,C and HIV seropositivity among patients with acute iciteric hepatitis at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2002)Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of hepatitis A, B, C and HIV seropositivity among patients with acute icteric hepatitis at the KNH. Study design & Setting: The study design was a cross-sectional ... -
Prevalence of Hepatitis B Markers among youth aged 13-18 Years in public high schools within Nairobi and Machakos
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Hepatitis B is a worldwide public health concern with one third of the world having been infected. Transmission can occur vertically or horizontally. Horizontal transmission occurs through contact of body secretions with ... -
The Prevalence Of Hepatitis B, C And, Hiv Markers And α-fetoprotein Levels In Patients With Primary Hepatocellular Carcinoma At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2002)Objective: The aim of the study was to determine the prevalence of alpha-fetoprotein levels, HBsAg, IgGanti-HBc, anti-HCV and HIV antibodies among patients with primary hepatocellular carcinoma at KNH. Study design & ... -
Prevalence of herpes simplex virus in children Presenting with suspected meningitis and or Encephalitis at kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Herpes simplex encephalitis (HSE) is the most common cause of sporadic fatal encephalitis in the world. The incidence ofHSE is about 1 case per 250000 to 500000 persons per year. The prevalence of HSE varies from 5% to ... -
Prevalence of HIV infection in patients with head and neck abscess and their bacteriology pattern at KNH
(2013-06-10)Introduction: Head and neck space infection continue to be reported despite the availability of modern antibiotics. The HIV epidemic has brought new challenges in the diagnosis and management of most infective conditions ... -
Prevalence Of Hiv Seropositivity In Neonates Of Non-booked Women Delivering At The Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.Faculty of Medicine, 2002)Background. Non booked women constitute about 67% of women delivering at Kenyatta National Hospital ( KNH). The magnitude of HIV infection in this group of women is unknown hence it is not possible to put in place ... -
Prevalence of HIV/Sexually transmitted infections among street based female sex workers in Nairobi
(Institute of Tropical and Infectious Diseases, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2009-11)Background: Interventions that control the prevalence of STDs among sex workers are central 111 HIV prevention programs worldwide. The interplay between classical STDs and HIV is further compounded by FSW's clients who ... -
Prevalence of human epidermal growth factor receptor-2(her-2) over-expression in patients with gastric and gastro-esophageal junction carcinoma seen at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background; Gastric cancer in Kenya is ranked third in both males and females. Most patients present clinically with advanced unresectable disease have poor prognosis despite administration of standard chemotherapy. Human ... -
Prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus infection (HIV) among patients at the Mathari national teaching and referral hospital.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background Mental health still remains a major concern in relation to the management of HIV infection. Little effort has been employed in ensuring the proper management of serious mental illness and in the management ... -
Prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus infection among children under five years with severe or very severe pneumonia in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)Introduction Pneumonia in the context of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a problem of high magnitude particularly among children in sub-Saharan Africa. Studies from ... -
Prevalence of human papilloma virus among adolescents at Kenyatta National Hospital
(2011)Background:Genital HPV infection is among the most common sexually transmitted disease worldwide. A clear causal relationship has been established between human papilloma virus (HPV) infection and the development of ...
