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Multidrug resistance of common bacterial pathogens from wounds and otitis externa in small animals during a 10 year period in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Antimicrobial resistance is an increasing clinical challenge and a global public health concern. Emergence of resistant
pathogens pose a threat to the patient due to the limitations and financial costs in managing them. ...
Prevalence and associated economic losses of bovine hydatidosis in selected abattoirs in Kericho, Kenya - an analysis of abattoir data.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Hydatidosis is an emerging zoonotic parasitic disease that is caused by a dog tapeworm, Echinococcus species. The
parasite has a complex life cycle with intermediate and definitive hosts. A retrospective study was carried ...
Associations of kennel management practices with morbidity and mortality of adult dogs in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Kennels provide dogs for security and for companionship; however, management errors can lead to increased
susceptibility to infections hence an increase in morbidity and mortality within the populations. A cross-sectional
study ...
Management of snap bean insect pests and diseases by use of antagonistic fungi and plant extracts.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Use of synthetic pesticides reduces the competitiveness of Kenyan snap bean pods due to stringent regulations
by importers as a result of presence of chemical residues. This study was conducted to determine the
effectiveness ...
Teamwork in Qualitative Research: Descriptions of a Multicountry Team Approach
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Multicountry teamwork in qualitative research is receiving increased recognition in an attempt to address global health problems.
We report our experience of teamwork implementing a multicountry study (Zambia, South Africa, ...
Growth performance, feed conversion efficiency and blood characteristics of growing pigs fed on different levels of Moringa oleifera leaf meal
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
To determine the effects of inclusion, at different levels of Moringa oleifera leaf meal (MOLM) in growing pig diets on pig's daily feed intakes (DFI), growth performance, feed conversion efficiency (FCE), haematology and ...
Efficacy of blanching techniques and solar drying in maintaining the quality attributes of Cowpea leaves
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
African indigenous vegetables are an excellent low cost source of nutrients in diets. Their availability is constrained by seasonality hence peaks and lows. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of ...
Non-timber forest products and their contribution to households income around Falgore Game Reserve in Kano, Nigeria Citation:
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
Introduction
In the recent decades, there has been growing interest in the contribution of non-timber forest products (NTFPs) to livelihoods, development, and poverty alleviation among the rural populace. This has been ...
Effects of Medicinal Plant Extracts and Photosensitization on Aflatoxin Producing Aspergillus flavus (Raper and Fennell)
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
This study was undertaken with an aim of exploring the effectiveness of medicinal plant extracts in the control of aflatoxin production. Antifungal properties, photosensitization, and phytochemical composition of aqueous ...
Protocol of a randomised controlled trial characterising the immune responses induced by varicella-zoster virus (VZV) vaccination in healthy Kenyan women: setting the stage for a potential VZV-based HIV vaccine.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)
INTRODUCTION:
A protective HIV vaccine would be expected to induce durable effector immune responses at the mucosa, restricting HIV infection at its portal of entry. We hypothesise that use of varicella-zoster virus (VZV) ...