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Levels of innate immune factors in genital fluids: association of alpha defensins and LL-37 with genital infections and increased HIV acquisition
(2009)
BACKGROUND:
Several mucosal innate immune proteins exhibit HIV inhibitory activity and their analogues are potential microbicide candidates. However, their clinical associations and in-vivo role in cervicovaginal host ...
Prevalent herpes simplex virus type 2 infection is associated with altered vaginal flora and an increased susceptibility to multiple sexually transmitted infections.
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
BACKGROUND:
Prevalent herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) infection increases human immunodeficiency virus acquisition. We hypothesized that HSV-2 infection might also predispose individuals to acquire other common ...
Resistance to HIV-1 infection among African sex workers is associated with global hypo responsiveness in interleukin 4 production.
(University of Nairobi, 2001)
No abstract available
HIV/AIDS risk and worry in Northern Kenya
(2009)
Data from a 2003 survey of sexual behaviour (n = 400) conducted in the Ariaal community of Karare, Marsabit District, northern Kenya, were used to delineate patterns of risk and worry about contracting HIV/AIDS. Despite ...
Sex preparation and diaphragm acceptability in sex work in Nairobi, Kenya.
(2006)
Women in sex work stand to benefit if the contraceptive diaphragm alone or combined with a microbicide proves to be an effective barrier method against HIV and sexually transmissible infection (STI). Currently, contraceptive ...
Resistance to HIV-1 infection among African sex workers is associated with global hyporesponsiveness in interleukin 4 production.
(2001)
We previously identified HIV-1 resistant prostitutes who remain persistently HIV-1 PCR- and
antibody-negative despite continued heavy exposure to HIV-1 through sex work. We hypothesized
that differences in virus-specific ...
The HAART cell phone adherence trial (WelTel Kenya1): a randomized controlled trial protocol.
(University of Nairobi, 2009-09)
BACKGROUND:
The objectives are to compare the effectiveness of cell phone-supported SMS messaging to standard care on adherence, quality of life, retention, and mortality in a population receiving antiretroviral therapy ...
The HAART cell phone adherence trial (WelTel Kenya1): a randomized controlled trial protocol
(2009)
Background
The objectives are to compare the effectiveness of cell phone-supported SMS messaging to standard care on adherence, quality of life, retention, and mortality in a population receiving antiretroviral therapy ...
Personal digital assistants for HIV treatment adherence, safer sex behavior support, and provider training in resource-constrained settings
(University of Nairobi, 2007)
No abstract available
Lack of efficacy of isoniazid chemoprophylaxis in the preventions of tuberculosis in hiv - 1 infected adults
(2008)
Background: Six months of daily isoniazid has been shown to be effective in preventing tuberculosis in the pre-HIV era. Because of underlying immune dysfunction and increased susceptibility to new infection this efficacy ...