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Prevalence of HIV infection in patients with head and neck abscess and their bacteriology pattern at KNH
(2013-06-10)
Introduction: Head and neck space infection continue to be reported despite the availability of modern antibiotics. The HIV epidemic has brought new challenges in the diagnosis and management of most infective conditions ...
Smoking and the oral cavity: a smoker’s perspective.
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Smoking causes more preventable deaths from general and oral health conditions than any other modifiable risk factor. It is important to understand the smokers and their smoking perceptions in order to make informed decisions ...
Factors Associated With Alcohol Abuse among University of Nairobi Students
(University of Nairobi, 2013-11)
University provides students with unfamiliar freedom from direct parental guidance and supervision. Interactions with lecturers, on the other hand is different from what students are used to in secondary schools. Social ...
Genetic Variants Of Influenza A (H1N1) Pdm09 Virus Circulating In Kenya, 2010 To 2011
(University of Nairobi, 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 ...
Distribution Of Salmonella Typhi Antibodies In The Sera Of Healthy Blood Donors At Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Background
A survey of literature revealed that among infectious diseases, typhoid fever is widespread in Kenya. Widal test is still widely used in the diagnosis of this disease. Interpretation of Widal test depends on ...
Antibiotic prescribing patterns by clinicians managing neonatal sepsis at kisii level 5 hospital
(University of Nairobi,, 2013)
Improving acess to skilled delivery using community midvives in Kilifi District
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Missed diagnosis of malnutrition in children aged 6-59 months attending health care at the Mbagathi District Hospital
(2013)
ABSTRACT
Background
Malnutrition remains a challenge worldwide and more so in the developing countries.
Malnutrition is associated with more than 60% of childhood mortality in these countries¹.
Studies have shown that ...
Prevalence of low birth weight babies and the associated maternal risk factor at Naivasha District Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
INTRODUCTION ; The global incidence of LBW is estimated at 15.5% of all births with 95% of
these low birth weight babies being born in developing countries. Birth weight is reported for 47% of
births in Kenya and therefore ...
Factors contributing to increased risk of hiv infection among men who have sex with men in Kisumu City
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
Background: It is estimated worldwide that 34 million people are living with HIV and that 2.5 million people were newly infected (WHO, 2012). Sub- Sahara Africa accounts for about 70% (23.5 million) PLWHA (WHO, 2012). It ...