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Alternative pre-approved and novel therapies for the treatment of anthrax.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
BACKGROUND:
Bacillus anthracis, the causative agent of anthrax, is a spore forming and toxin producing rod-shaped bacterium that is classified as a category A bioterror agent. This pathogenic microbe can be transmitted ...
Kenya dairy farmer perception of moulds and mycotoxins and implications for exposure to aflatoxins: a gendered analysis.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
In the tropics, staples such as maize are often contaminated with mycotoxins, harmful
by-products of fungal metabolism. In particular, high exposure to aflatoxins may cause
fatal illness in people and animals, while ...
Postharvest practices of maize farmers in Kaiti District, Kenya and the impact of hermetic storage on populations of Aspergillus spp. and aflatoxin contamination.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Aflatoxin contamination in maize by Aspergillus spp. is a major problem causing food, income and health
concerns. A study was carried out in Kaiti District in Lower Eastern Kenya to evaluate the effect of three months
storage ...
Women micro and small enterprises as a platform for human development in Kenya: a case of Kisumu city
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Micro and Small Enterprises (MSEs) are contributing a lot to the Kenyan national
development in general and human development in particular. However, it was observed
that many of the women MSEs in the informal sector of ...
Mapping stakeholder positions in the Kenyan land reform process
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
The debate on land reform in sub-Saharan Africa has moved from the purpose and direction of reforms to the reasons why proposed reforms are not being implemented. The literature shows that one of the reasons for failure ...
Development of basic obstetric theater facility in a low-resource setting.
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
In any given population or community, 15% of pregnant women can be expected to develop complications during pregnancy or delivery, and will require emergency obstetric care. Emergency preparedness should include establishing ...
Effect of eco-design practices on the performance of manufacturing firms in Mombasa county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Eco-design is a new approach to products design; it has emerged as a key approach for manufacturing firms
seeking to become environmentally sustainable and globally competitive. The purpose of this study was to
establish ...
Distinct genital tract hiv-specific antibody profiles associated with tenofovir gel
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
The impact of topical antiretrovirals for pre-exposure prophylaxis on humoral responses following HIV infection is unknown. Using a binding antibody multiplex assay, we investigated HIV-specific IgG and IgA responses to ...
Hepatitis B infection is highly prevalent among patients presenting with jaundice in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
Background
Viral hepatitis is a major concern worldwide, with hepatitis A (HAV) and E (HEV) viruses showing sporadic outbreaks while hepatitis B (HBV) and C (HCV) viruses are associated with chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis ...
Randomized controlled trial on impacts of dairy meal feeding interventions on early lactation milk production in smallholder dairy farms of central Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016)
There is limited field-based research and recommendations on the effect of cattle feeding management practices on smallholder dairy farms (SDF) for the growing dairy industry in Kenya. This controlled trial aimed to determine ...