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Histopathology Of Various Organs In Patients With Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome {AIDS}.
(University of Nairobi, 1990-05)The significance of histological patterns with accompanying laboratory data seen in thirty patients with acquired immunodeficiency syndrome at Kenyatta National Hospital are described in relation to symptom and sign ... -
HIV and SARS-CoV-2 infection in postpartum Kenyan women and their infants
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: HIV may increase SARS-CoV-2 infection risk and COVID-19 severity generally, but data are limited about its impact on postpartum women and their infants. As such, we characterized SARS-CoV-2 infection among ... -
Hiv associated Kaposi's Sarcoma: Ethnic diffrences among hiv assosiated ks patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2013)A study on HIV Associated Kaposi's sarcoma: Ethnic Differences among HIV associated KS patients at Kenyatta National Hospital BACKGROUND HIV associated Kaposi's sarcoma is common Malignancy that clinicians have to deal ... -
HIV counselling and testing in antenatal care setup in an urban slum setting (Nairobi, Kenya) : factors influencing acceptance of HIV counselling and testing among women attending antenatal care clinic
(University of Nairobi, CHS, Kenya, 2006)Worldwide it is estimated that three million children under the age of fifteen years have been infected by I BY and more are infected everyday. Mother-to-child transmission of HlV accounts for 90% of these infections. ... -
HIV Drug Resistance-associated Mutations Among Art-naïve Female Sex Workers in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: HIV is a public health concern issue worldwide, especially with the emergence of HIV drug resistance (HIVDR). People with HIVDR are prone to treatment failure and have a higher chance of transmitting HIV than ... -
Hiv Drug Resistance-associated Mutations Among Art-naïve Female Sex Workers in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: HIV is a public health concern issue worldwide, especially with the emergence of HIV drug resistance (HIVDR). People with HIVDR are prone to treatment failure and have a higher chance of transmitting HIV than ... -
HIV Infection As A Risk Factor For Venous Thrombosis A Case-Control Study At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: The association between HIV infection and venous thrombosis has long been postulated. It is estimated that HIV infected patients have a 2 to 10 fold increased risk of developing venous thrombosis. However the ... -
The HIV seropositivity in children with sickle cell Anaemia at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1988)A total of 429 children comprising of previosly transfused sicklers and 231 non transfused control children were recriuted for the study. The transfused sicklers had received transfusion at least 6 months prior to the ... -
Hiv Seroprevalence in Orthopaedic Trauma Inpatients at a Tertiary Referral Hospital in Kenya
(university of Nairobi, 2020)Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is a major health problem in Kenya and worldwide. Trauma is a big public health problem in Kenya and the world at large. It is associated with high morbidity and mortality both in developed ... -
Hiv Viral Non-suppression Trends in Siaya County: 2015-2021
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Siaya County in Kenya remains among the top five counties with the leading burden of HIV/AIDS. Understanding trends and predictors of unsuppressed viral load can help manage transmission and reduce associated ... -
Hiv-1 infection acquisition among MSM enrolled in sex worker outreach project (swop), Nairobi County.
(University of Nairobi, 2017)HIV incidence among MSM has increased in many regions in recent years threatening the progress towards ending the epidemic by 2030 despite prevention, treatment and care programs funded to reverse the HIV epidemic. To ... -
Hiv/aids Patient Experience and Factors Associated With Satisfaction in Differentiated Service Delivery in Kiambu County
(UON, 2021)Background Differentiated service delivery, a model that was fashioned to address the specific requirements of the continuum of HIV prevention, care and treatment for a sub-type of clients, was rolled out in Kenya in 2016 ... -
How important are Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) clinical markers to the long-term formal employment among people living with HIV in developing countries? A study in South Africa.
(University of Nairobi,, 2012)OBJECTIVE: To examine the relationship of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) clinical markers and socio-demographic characteristics with long-term formal employment among people living with HIV (PLHIV). PARTICIPANTS: 554 ... -
Hpv Detection in Urine and Cervical Samples and Cytological Profile of Women With Hiv in Kenyatta National Hospital- a Comparative Cross-sectional Study
(UON, 2021)Background: Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)–positive women are at higher risk of Human Papillomavirus (HPV) acquisition. While urine-based HPV testing could improve poor cervical cancer participant screening rates and ... -
Human bites. A study at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University Of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1986)A prospective study was done on sixty two patients at Kenyatta National Hospital casualty department and followed up in Plastic Surgery outpatient clinic between 3rd December, 1984 and 1st February ,1985. A report: is given ... -
Human Papilloma Virus Genotypes in Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis Patients at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background: Recurrent Respiratory Papillomatosis is an aggressive, recurrent, difficult to manage disease, caused by Human Papillomavirus. It affects both children and adults. Determination of the human papilloma virus ... -
The Human Rectus Sheath: Formation And Microscopic Organisation
(University of Nairobi, 2007)Background: The pattern of formation of the rectus sheath from the aponeuroses of external oblique, internal oblique and transversus abdominis muscles shows regional variations. The prevalence and location of the arcuate ... -
Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus, Human Parainfluenza Virus and Human Adenoviruses’ Epidemiology, Clinical Characteristics and Associated Factors in Kenya: a Retrospective Investigation 2007-2013
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Background: Acute respiratory tract infections (ARTIs) of viral origin lead to substantial morbidity and mortality. Human respiratory syncytial virus (HRSV), human parainfluenza virus(HPIV), and human Adenoviruses (HAdV) ...