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Gender differentials in tuberculosis case detection in a rural district in Kenya
(Department of Community Health, University of Nairobi, 1995)Tuberculosis remains a major health problem and it is estimated that each year, between 50 and 100 million people are infected by the tubercle bacillus and of these, 10 - 20 million develop overt disease and 3 million ... -
Gender Related Constraints and Opportunities Along Contagious Caprine Pleuropneumonia Vaccine Value Chain in Machakos County, Kenya
(Uon, 2021)This work aimed at improving the small ruminant livestock value chains in Machakos by establishing interventions in animal health and women empowerment through their opportunities in vaccine value chain (VVC).The study ... -
Gender segregated perceptions and behavior on benefits and selected health risks associated with urban dairy farming in Dagoretti division, Nairobi
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2006)There is a tremendous increase in urban growth especially in developing countries and with this, demand for food in urban areas is also increasing. Urban dairy farming has emerged as a response to increasing food demand ... -
Genetic analysis of respiratory human adenoviruses among pediatric patients attending new nyanza provincial general hospital in the period june 2010 to june 2012
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Human adenoviruses (HAdVs) are common pathogens associated with diseases affecting the respiratory tract, gastro-intestinal tract as well as various organs like the liver, kidney and the brain. Currently there are 60 ... -
Genetic Characterization and Viral Tropism of HIV-L Among Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department of Biochemistry, 2013-04)CCRS antagonists have clinically been approved for prevention or treatment of HIV/AIDS. Countries in Sub-Saharan Africa with the highest burden of HIVIAIDS are yet to adopt these regimens. However, HIV can also use CXCR4 ... -
Genetic Detection and Characterization of Influenza Viruses in Selected Wildlife and Humans at High-risk Interface in Laikipia County.
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Incidences of emerging and re-emerging zoonotic infectious diseases increase especially at the livestock-wildlife-human overlap, an interface commonly found in Kenya. Such overlaps intensify during the dry season and ... -
Genetic Polymorphisms of N-acetyl Transferase 2 and the Risk of Hepatotoxicity in Patients on Isoniazid Preventive Therapy at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)BACKGROUND Isoniazid preventive therapy (IPT) is an important intervention to prevent activation of latent tuberculosis (TB) infection. Genetic variations associated with N-acetyl transferase (NAT2) are closely associated ... -
Genetic transformation of cassava (manihot esculenta crantz) for abiotic stress tolerance
(Department of Biochemistry, University of Nairobi, 2013)Cassava (Manihot esculenta Crantz) is a major source of food for over 800 million people worldwide. Although cassava is relatively easy to grow, even in poor soils and under erratic rainfall conditions, its roots have a ... -
Genetic Variants Of Influenza A (H1N1) Pdm09 Virus Circulating In Kenya, 2010 To 2011
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013)We describe virus variations from patients with influenza-like illness before and after the appearance of influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 in Kenya during January 2008-July 2011. A total of 11,592 nasopharyngeal swabs were collected ... -
Genotypic Characterization of Hypervirulent Enterobacterales Isolates From Intensive Care Unit Patients at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Introduction: Intensive care units (ICUs) are hotspots for antibiotic resistance emergence, propagated by misuse and overuse of broad-spectrum antibiotics. The emergence of multidrug-resistant bacteria, including potentially ... -
Genotyping of Multi-drug Resistant Non-typhoidal Salmonella: Detection of Fluoroquinolone and Other Multi-drug Resistance Determinants
(university of nairobi, 2019)The genus Salmonella belongs to the family of Enterobacteriaceae. Within the genus Salmonella there are 2 species, Salmonella bongori and Samonella enterica. There are over 2500 different serotypes or serovars that have ... -
Geophagy and other selected factors as potential risks for enhancing transmission of intestinal helmiths in pregnant and lactating women in western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2004)A cohort study was conducted to assess geophagy and other potential risks for enhancing the trasmission of intestinal helminths in pregnant and lactating women in thirty-nine selected villages in Usigu Division, Bondo ... -
Giardiasis in malnourished children with diarrhea at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1985)The parasite Giardia lamblia is a cornmon worldwide cause of diarrhoea. One hundred and two malnourished chUdren and fifty two well nourished children were studied by the author. They all had diarrhoea. The ... -
Glenoid Morphometry in a Kenyan Population With Relevance to Shoulder Arthroplasty
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: A basic understanding of the glenoid anatomy and the various variations in different populations is critical in glenoid resurfacing and optimal utilization of glenoid components. The glenoid measurements that ... -
Gliomas: Immunohistochemical Grading And Clinico-pathologic Correlations At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi.Department Human Pathology, 2008)Background: Gliomas are the most common primary central nervous systemtumors, accounting for 48% of primary brain neoplasms. These are tumours arising from glial cells in the brain namely astrocytes, oligodendrocytes ... -
Glucose intolerance and associated factors among antenatal clients at Kenyatta National hospital at 24-36 weeks
(2010)The prevalence of glucose intolerance worldwide has been on the increase with the highest incidence being among non-industrialized nations. Data on trends especially in pregnancy and associated risk factors in Kenya is ... -
Glycaemic control during surgery in diabetic patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2006)Objective - To study the patterns of glycaemic control in diabetic patients undergoing surgery in Kenyatta National Hospital. Design - A cross sectional, prospective study. Setting - Kenyatta National Hospital operating ... -
Glycated albumin and glycated hemoglobin levels as a measure of control in diabetic patients attending out-patient clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital: a comparative study
(University of NairobiDepartment of Human pathology, 2013)Diabetes Mellitus is a chronic metabolic disease that is characterized by persistent hyperglycemia. Progression of uncontrolled Diabetes Mellitus (DM) causes complications in several organs. Glycaemic control in individuals ... -
Glycemic control and its association with diabetic retinopathy in children and adolescents with type 1 Diabetes Mellitus at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Introduction: Type 1 diabetes, a common metabolic disorder caused by autoimmune destruction of pancreatic 13 cells, accounts for approximately 10% of all diabetes episodes. The disease is predominantly seen in children and ... -
Glycemic control, cardiovascular risk profile and therapeutic interventions in type 2 diabetes mellitus patients at the New Nyanza Provincial General hospital, Kisumu
(University Of Nairobi, 2010)Background: The number of people with type 2 diabetes around the world is estimated to rise from 251 million in 2000 to 380 million by 20251 . This rise will disproportionately affect the least developed countries of ...