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Prevalence, intensity and pathological lesions associated with helminth infections in farmed and wild fish in upper tana river basin, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Fish have become major source of protein and essential fatty acids for many
Kenyans. Thus, many farmers are venturing into fish farming but have challenges
due to fish diseases and parasites. This study examined the ...
Ocular findings in HIV positive patients in Kabgayi hospital, Rwanda
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)
The eye is one of the commonly affected organs by HIV /AlDS. However, data on HIV /AlDS
related ocular lesions among HIV positive patients is not available in Rwanda.
Objectives
The objective was to determine the ...
Adequacy of monitoring of intravenous Fluids in elderly patients in Kenyatta National hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)
Background
Iatrogenic problems arising from inappropriate IV fluid therapy can increase morbidity and
prolong hospital stay. Among those at risk, are the elderly patients as they have a high burden
of cardio respiratory ...
Linkage to long term care of newly diagnosed Hiv exposed and HIV infected children at Kenyatta national hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)
Despite efforts to scale up provider initiated testing and counselling (PITC) and early infant
diagnosis (EID) services, it is not known what proportion of newly diagnosed HIV infected and
exposed children are successfully ...
Oral hygiene and dental caries among children with heart defects and caregivers' oral healthcare knowledge, attitudes and practices
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Background: Children with a medical disability are those whose medical condition
puts their general health further at risk if they suffer dental disease. Because of this
risk to health, or even to life, their dental care ...
A prospective study of factors that Influence early outcome of severe Traumatic brain injury in different Age groups at the Kenyatta National hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)
Four factors influencing short term outcome of sixty seven patients with severe head injury
managed at the Kenyatta National Hospital during the months of October and November
2009were analyzed. These were patients with ...
An assessment of institutional factors Affecting uptake of ARV prophylaxis Amongst HIV positive pregnant women in Kakamega district
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)
Background: Mother to child transmission of HIV/AIDS accounts to almost 90% of HIV
infectionsin children. ARV prophylaxis is one of the key interventions in the prevention of mother
to child transmission of HIV and its ...
Prevalence and patterns of Psychiatric disorder in HIV infected Children aged 10-15 years at Kenyatta national hospital
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)
Psychiatricdisorders frequently occur in mv infected patients. Multiple factors are
associatedwith psychiatric disorders including substance abuse, poverty; side effects
of antiretroviral drugs and HIV disease. Psychiatric ...
Prevalence of streptococcal pneumoniae carriage in the Upper airway of children in Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Background: A study of the pneumococcal colonisation of the upper airway of children is a
useful way of determining the resistance patterns of the bacteria to the commonly used
antibiotics in our country. Regular ...
A retrospective cohort study on the effectiveness of automated peritoneal dialysis in the management of acute renal failure in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)
Background: Automated peritoneal dialysis (APD) is peritoneal dialysis (PD) using cycler
machines which can deliver predetermined volumes of dialysate into the peritoneal cavity and
then drain it after a programmed dwell ...