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Molecular Definition Of Vaginal Microbiota In East African Commercial Sex Workers
(University of Nairobi, 2011-06)
Resistance to HIV infection in a cohort of commercial sex workers living in Nairobi, Kenya, is linked to mucosal and antiinflammatory factors that may be influenced by the vaginal microbiota. Since bacterial vaginosis (BV), ...
A Comparison Of Parallel Pyrosequencing And Sanger Clone-based Sequencing And Its Impact On The Characterization Of The Genetic Diversity Of Hiv-1.
(University of Nairobi, 2011)
BACKGROUND:
Pyrosequencing technology has the potential to rapidly sequence HIV-1 viral quasispecies without requiring the traditional approach of cloning. In this study, we investigated the utility of ultra-deep ...
Changes in Fungal population and Aflotoxin levels and assessment of major aflotoxin types in stored peanuts( Arachis hypogaea Linnaeus)
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Peanut kernels of Homabay Local, Valencia Red, ICGV-SM 12991 and ICGV-SM 99568 cultivars were stored
for six months in jute, polypropylene and polyethylene bags to assess the effect of storage bags, temperature and
R.H. ...
Participation in a mobile health intervention to improve retention in early HIV care in an informal urban settlement in Nairobi, Kenya: a gender analysis
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Mobile health (mHealth), the delivery of healthcare via mobile communication devices, has been shown to improve HIV treatment adherence in East Africa. Despite the growth of mHealth and the gender gap in mobile phone ...
Clinical Characteristics Associated With Mycoplasma Genitalium Among Female Sex Workers In Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Prevalence of Mycoplasma genitalium is higher in vulnerable populations of women in low-resource settings. However the epidemiology of infection in these populations is not well established. To determine the prevalence of ...
A distinct cytokine and chemokine profile at the genital mucosa is associated with HIV-1 protection among HIV-exposed seronegative commercial sex workers
(University of Nairobi,, 2012)
The predominance of HIV-1 sexual transmission requires a greater understanding of the interaction between HIV-1 and the mucosal immune system. The study of HIV-1-exposed seronegative (HESN) individuals serves as a model ...
Does a voucher program improve reproductive health service delivery and access in Kenya?
(University of Nairobi, 2015)
Current assessments on Output-Based Aid (OBA) programs have paid limited attention to the experiences and perceptions of the healthcare providers and facility managers. This study examines the knowledge, attitudes, and ...
Acute-Phase Response Proteins Are Overexpressed in Vaginal Mucosa and Plasma of HIV-Resistant Women upon Viral Challenge
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Background: The primary receptive portals of entry for HIV are
through mucosal surfaces. Our previous studies show that HIVexposed
uninfected individuals (HESN) have unique innate responses
associated with resistance ...
Association of sex work with reduced activation of the mucosal immune system
(University of Nairobi, 2014-01)
Background. Unprotected intercourse and seminal discharge are powerful activators of the mucosal immune system and are an important risk factors for HIV transmission. This study was designed to determine if female sex work ...
Effect of storage conditions on quality and aflatoxin contamination of peanuts( Arachis hypogaea L)
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Peanuts are prone to various types of deterioration during storage which renders them unsuitable for consumption and trade resulting in large economic losses. Peanut kernels of Homabay Local, Valencia Red, ICGV-SM 12991 ...