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Further observations on canine spirocercosis in Kenya
(University of Nairobi,, 1976)
In a 10-year period, 39 clinical cases were presented, and of 1607 dogs examined PM, 206 had lesions. Most animals were from good homes: 45% were German Shepherds, 23% Labradors, 14% Boxers and 10% Dachshunds. Symptoms ...
Cyanogenesis in passion fruit. I. Detection and quantification of cyanide in passion fruit (Passiflora edulis Sims) at different stages of fruit development.
(University of Nairobi, 1976)
Data are presented on the cyanide content of passion fruits at 5 stages of ripeness from young to ripe (fallen and wrinkled). The cyanide content declined progressively during ripening and that of fresh ripe fruits was far ...
Dysfibrinogenaemia and Primary Hepato-Cellular Carcinoma
(University of Nairobi, 1976)
The mechanisms of blood coagulation and fibrinolysis have been evaluated in 28 black adult Africans with primary hepato-cellular carcinoma (HCC). A characteristic pattern of abnormalities has been defined. Dysnbrinogenaemia ...
Genetics of Hessian fly resistance in spring barley.
(Univerisyt of Nairobi, 1976)
The resistance of Algiers, Besert and Dinar, varieties of North African origin, was analysed in detail and compared with that of Delta, a variety previously established as having stable resistance. There appeared to be ...
Clinical and experimental investigation of immune complexes in malaria
(University of Nairobi, 1976-07)
Aotus monkeys infected with quartan malaria (Plasmodium brasilianum) and injected iv with radiolabeled anti-P. malariae IgG and/or normal IgG (no malarial antibodies) showed (a) increased in vivo binding of malarial ...
Characteristics of semen changes during Brucella ovis infection in rams.
(University of Nairobi, 1976)
The effect of brucellosis on semen quality in rams was studied by means of artificially infecting five rams with a strain of Brucella ovis isolated in Kenya. Infection resulted in reduced semen quality including reduced ...
Review of drug treatment for Down's syndrome persons
(1976)
A review of drug treatment for Down's syndrome individuals was presented. Drugs used to modify behavior, as well as drugs used with the goal of affecting cognitive processes, were discussed. Some observations were offered ...
Development of a special electrode for continuous subcutaneous pH measurement in the infant scalp.
(1976)
Using a combined special glass electrode it is possible to monitor pH ratios and pH variation in the subcutaneous tissue of the infant scalp continuously. Tests on a normal sample of newborn babies immediately after birth ...