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Potencial health risk posed by calves in transmission of zoonotic cryptosporidium in urban small holder dairy production in Dagoretti division of Nairobi Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Cryptosporidium parvum
, commonly referred to as Crypto, is a protozoan parasite (a one-
celled organ ism) that cause diarrhea in calves (as we ll as other animals) .This extracytoplasmic
organism invades enterocytes ...
Diet and nutritional status of women living with HIV/aids in Nairobi, Kenya: The place of fermentation and germination technologies
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
In Kenya, porridge typically made from cereal flours is a common meal for children and
invalids (those living with HIV/AIDS included). Cereal porridges suffer from high
dietary bulk as a consequence of their high starch ...
Abundance and diversity of soil mites (acari) in Different land use types in embu And taita taveta districts, Kenya
(2009)
The survey of soil mites was carried out with two main objectives: (i) To determine the
effect of land use types and seasons on abundance and diversity of soil mites and (ii) to
establish the effects of soil chemical ...
Ex-ante analysis of rural electricity demand and environmental benefits: the case of Gura small hydro power project, Kenya
(2009)
“Greening the Tea Industry in East Africa” (GTIEA), a global environmental facility (GEF)
funded 4-year project, was officially started in August 2007 (EATTA/UNEP, 2008). Its
objectives are to increase investments in ...
The Morphology and Morphometry of the male reproductive system of Rufous Sengi (Elephantulus Rufescens).
(2009)
The Morphology of the male reproductive system of rufous sengi was studied
using light and electron microscopy while the testicular morphometry was studied
using stereological techniques. The system consisted of ...
Substrates evaluation and effects of ph and nutritional supplementation on production of oyster mushroom (pleurotus ostreatus)
(2009)
Mushrooms have been grown all over the world for many years because of their
culinary, medicinal, bioremediation and biodegradation properties. Lack of locally
generated information on substrates for oyster mushroom ...
Factors Influencing Shift from Pastoralism to Irrigated Agriculture and its Impact on Soil Quality in Kajiado
(2009)
Crop cultivation in the arid and semiarid ecosystems is mainly constrained by inadequate and
unreliable rainfall. Smallholder irrigation in such areas is therefore necessary to supplement
l rainfall to meet crop water ...
Infant feeding options and the implications on nutritional status of children 0- 6 months born to HIV positive mothers in Nairobi slums
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Children born to HIV positive mothers are at risk of infection by the virus during pregnancy,
delivery and! or breastfeeding. Without any intervention, the risk of infection to the infants is
about 15% through breastfeeding. ...
Effect of food supplementation on nutritional and morbidity status of hiv infected adults receiving antiretroviral therapy
(University of Nairobi, 2009)
Clinical studies to evaluate the role of supplementary foods or nutrition therapy in reversing
malnutrition and its impact on health and survival have not been done in Human
immunodeficiency virus-infected individuals ...
Utilization of national guidelines for food, nutritional support and care for people with HIV/Aids in Rwanda in the capacity project supported health centres
(University of Nairobi, 2009-02)
Rwanda has engaged in the fight against I-F\' AIDS by addressing mainutrition among
people with HIV IAIDS through adoption of the guidelines for food and nutritional
support and care of people with HIV/AIDS since 2005. ...