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The baboon (papio anubis) –plasmodium knowlesi model for placental malaria
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Pregnant women and foetal well-being are compromised by malaria due to downregulation of normal maternal immune response during pregnancy. Consequently cell mediated immunity (Th1) is suppressed and as a result, the ... -
The baboon as preclinical model for assisted reproduction
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Bacteraemia and urinary tract infection complicating malarial infection in children admitted at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Department of paediatrics, University of Nairobi, 2001)Background: Morbidity and mortality from malaria remains high, even with appropriate treatment. Complicating pathologies may contribute to this state. There is laboratory evidence of altered immune function at different ... -
Bacterial and Fungal Isolates From Operating Theatres at Kenyatta National Hospital
(university of nairobi, 2019)BACKGROUND: Hospital operating theatre equipment and the environment air may harbour bacteria, viruses, yeasts, and fungal spores. Susceptible patients undergoing surgery in such an environment may develop post-operative ... -
Bacterial colonization profile in endo-tracheally intubated patients in the intensive-care unit,Kenyatta National Hospital, and the rationale for antibiotic therapy
(College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1993)A prospective study on the bacterial colonization profile of the respiratory tract was carried out on fifty-six (56) patients admitted to the Kenyatta National Hospital, Intensive- Care unit, and intubated for at least ... -
Bacterial Contamination of Surfaces and Equipment and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of Potentially Pathogenic Bacteria in Newborn Unit at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2022)BACKGROUND Nosocomial infections in newborn units pose a great challenge to health care systems. They have been linked to contaminated surfaces and equipment in neonatal wards. The sources and spread of the infections ... -
Bacterial infections in children in sickle cell crisis at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, 1989)This is a prospective study of forty children in sickle cell crisis with suspected bacterial infections seen at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi. Eighteen of these children were found bacteriologically positive ... -
Bacterial Infections In Neonates In The Kenyatta National Hospital Nursery, May-July 1981, A Prospective Study
(University of Nairobi, 1982)The pattern of neonatal bacterial infections in the Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH nursery was analysed over a three month period with a view of finding out the causative organisms and their antibiotic sensitivity pattern. ... -
Bacterial Pathogens and Antibiotic Susceptibility Patterns Among Neonates With Sepsis at Kenyatta National Hospital, Newborn Unit
(UON, 2021)Background Neonatal sepsis is a major cause of morbidity and mortality among neonates more so in low- and middle-income countries. There is variability of causative pathogens in neonatal sepsis between as well as within ... -
Bacterial profile and antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of isolates causing urinary tract infections in intensive care unit patients at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Urinary tract infection (UTI) is one of the most common types of nosocomial infections encountered in the inpatient settings including intensive care unit (ICU). Amongst patients ix admitted to ICU, studies have revealed ... -
Bacterial vaginosis: prevalence and value of different diagnostic tests among prenatal women at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Bacterial Vaginosis (BV) is defined as an imbalance in the normal vaginal flora with a reduced level of the usual predominant lactobacilli and the proliferation of various anaerobic bacteria. 79 BV is associated with ... -
Bacteriological Evaluation and Quality Assessment of Drinking Water From Water Refill Stations in Selected Estates in Nairobi County
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Background Safe, adequate and accessible water is crucial in human and animal lives. If the quality of drinking-water is not checked, there could be a major burden on the health of people as a result of contamination. ... -
Bacteriological Quality Of Drinking Water Supplies: A Comparative Study Of Eldoret And Kitale Municipalities .
(University of NairobiMedical Microbiology,, 2008-03)Introduction: Access to safe drinking water is an important basic need. A large proportion of people in developing countries lack access to safe drinking water. This has resulted in high morbidity and mortality due to ... -
Bacteriology of neonatal septicaemia and bacteraemia at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 1981)Bacterial growth was obtained from 114 neonates from all the paediatric units of the Kenyatta National Hospital (K. N. H. ) where neonates are admitted and managed during the period January to December, 1980. The ... -
Bacteriology of unheated expressed breast milk stored at room temperature
(College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1986-04)Thirty samples of unheated expressed breast milk (EBM) from 30 lactating mothers, and twelve samples of unboiled Kenya Co-operatives Creameries (KCC) milk, both stored at room temperature (RT) and in the refrigerator ... -
Barriers in preventing long-term complications among patients with type 2 diabetes mellitus at the Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)Background: Diabetes mellitus and other non-communicable diseases have become a threat to global and national development. Scientific evidence shows that appropriate lifestyle modification decreases risks of getting diabetes ... -
Barriers to access of quality renal replacement therapy in end-stage renal disease patients at Kenyatta national hospital
(University of NairobiSchool of Nursing, 2012)Background: In sub-Saharan Africa, economic and man power factors dictate a conservative approach to RRT but majority of ESRD patients "perish" because of lack of funds. Very few patients can afford regular maintenance ... -
Barriers to antiretroviral therapy : a case study of person`s living with HIV/AIDs in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, CHS, Kenya, 2005)Context: An estimated 5 million people became infected with HIV worldwide in 2003, and 700,000 of these were children. Over the next decade, without effective treatment and care, UNAIDS predicts that these people will join ... -
Barriers to appropriate breast feeding practices among mothers attending maternal and child health Clinic at Mbagathi District Hospital, Nairobi
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2011)Breastfeeding is a natural and recommended way of feeding all infants and young children Decline in this practice has resulted in increased morbidity and mortality of children under the age of five years globally and in ... -
Barriers to appropriate home management of acute gastroenteritis by caregivers of children under five years attending Mbagathi district hospital.
(University of Narobi, 2014-11)Diarrhoea is the third leading cause of under five mortality in Kenya. It accounts for 4.7% of all outpatient cases countrywide. Caregivers have been identified to play a vital role in appropriate management of acute ...