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Highly Sensitive Antigen Detection Procedures For The Diagnosis Of Infectious Bovine Rhinotracheitis: Amplified Elisa And Reverse Passive Haemaglutination
(University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Anatomy and Pysiology, 1987)The sensitivity of an enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) for the detection of bovid herpesvirus 1 antigen was increased by up to 50-fold using the biotinavidin interaction to amplify the reaction, when compared with ... -
Hilderbrantia sepalosa herbal remedies against mixed natural sheep helminthosis in Samburu district, Kenya
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 2004) -
Hippocampal neurogenesis and cortical cellular plasticity in Wahlberg's epauletted fruit bat: A qualitative and quantitative study
(Universty of Nairobi, 2010-11)Species-specific characteristics of neuronal plasticity emerging from comparative studies can address the functional relevance of hippocampal or cortical plasticity in the light of ecological adaptation and evolutionary ... -
Histochemistry of the duodenal glands of the cat and horse.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Veterinary Anatomy, 1976)The duodenal glands of cat and horse were studied using PAS, Alcian blue, dialysed iron, aldehyde fuchsin-Alcian blue and high iron diamine stains. It was found that the duodenal glands of the horse reacted positively to ... -
Histological Reactions to Bites of Amblyomma variagatum and Rhipicephalus appendiculatus (Acari: Ixodidae) Fed Simultaneously on Naive or Sensitized Rabbits
(Entomological Society of AmericaDepartment of Veterinary Anatomy,University of Nairobi, 1990)Histopathological studies on attachment sites of nymphs, 48 h after attachment on three groups of rabbits, have revealed differences that were related to the rabbits'previous tick experience. Feeding lesions caused by ... -
Histology of resistant and susceptible pigeonpea infected with Fusarium udum
(Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, 2001)Fusarium wilt caused by Fusarium udum Butler, is an economically important disease of pigeon pea (Cajanus cajan (L.) Mill). Information on the mechanisms of resistance to this disease in pigeonpea is limited. To study the ... -
Histology of the chorioallantoic placenta of the golden-rumped elephant shrew (Rhynchocyon chrysopygus Gunther, 1881).
(University of Nairobi.Department of Veterinary Anatomy, 1984)The chorioallantoic placenta of the golden-rumped elephant shrew, Rhynchocyon chrysopygus has been studied. The implantation is eccentric and mesometrial. The placenta is haemochorial and is divisible into 4 zones namely ... -
Histology of the skin reaction associated with rabbit resistance to Rhipicephalus appendiculatus (Neumann) infestations. II. Immunological reactions associated with rabbit resistance to Rhipicephalus appendiculatus infestations
(University of Nairobi, 1980)Feeding readiness of ticks, as an indicator of the resistance of rabbits to the ticks, decreased with repeated infestations. The gross, haematological, immunological and histopathological reactions accompanying each degree ... -
Histomoniasis and traumatic gastritis (harddware diseases) in peacocks: case reports
(Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology & Parasitology Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Nairobi, 2008)peacocks are kept for their beauty especially when they show off thier feather plumage. Two birds were brought in the poultry clinic after showing anorexia, dropping wings, weakness and one had diarrhea before death. ... -
Histomoniasis in a Peafowl (Pavo cristatus) in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1992)The stability of adrenaline ophthalmic solutions, at pH 5.8 and 7.4, to sterilization and storage conditions has been studied. Solutions sterilized by filtration or heating at 98 degrees C for 30 min showed no detectable ... -
Histopathologic and Electron Microscopic Studies of Cutaneous Lesions in Calves with Experimentally Induced East Coast Fever (Theileriosis)
(University of NairobiDepartment of Vetinary Pathology, 1996)Skin lesions of bovine East Coast fever were examined by light and electron microscopy at 120 hours after attachment of Rhipicephalus appendiculatus ticks infected with Theileria parva. Lesions included epidermal ulcer, ... -
Histopathological changes of liver and kidney in sheep chronically poisoned with copper
(University of Nairobi,Department of Animal Physiology,, 1981) -
Histopathological Evaluation of Spleen, Liver and Kidneys from Pigs Fed on Moringa oleifera Leaf Meal Diets
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Moringa oleifera leaves and seeds have for a long time been used as food and medicine. Despite increased usage, little information is available on its application as a nutraceutical agent as well as toxicity. The objective ... -
Histopathology of skin lesions in Uasin Gishu skin disease of horses.
(University of Nairobi, 1975)Histological study of the lesions from seven naturally occurring cases of Uasin Gishu skin disease showed changes similar to those described originally in 1934 for this disease, and later for the lesions caused by vaccinia ... -
Histopathology of tissues from albino Wistar rats poisoned with Spirostachys venenifera
(University of Nairobi,, 1984)This African tree of the Euphorbiaceae family was suspected of being poisonous. It produces a copious white latex. Portions of branches were dried, ground up and fed to rats. Those receiving a diet containing 60% of the ... -
Histoplasmosis in Kenya: Isolation of Histoplasma capsulatum from soil. Kenya
(University of Nairobi,college of agriculture and veterinary sciences,, 1978) -
Historical Perspectives Of Lesser Flamingo Mortalities In Kenya
(Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology & Parasitology, 2012)The lesser flamingo (LF) (Phoeniconaias minor) is the most abundant waterbird species in Kenya and a major attraction for ecotourism in many parts of Africa (Harper 2003; Nasirwa, 2000; Owino et al., 2001; Owino et al., ... -
The history and present conditions of Suserup Skov - a nemoral, deciduous forest reserve in a cultural landscape
(University of Nairobi,Institute of peace and environmental studies, 2007) -
HIV co-infection with tuberculous and non-tuberculous mycobacteria in western Kenya: challenges in the diagnosis and management.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Public Health, Pharmacology and Toxicology, 2012-09)BACKGROUND: Tuberculosis (TB) and HIV co-infections have a global prevalence with devastating morbidity and massive mortality, Sub-Saharan Africa being the worst hit. OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the prevalence of TB-HIV ... -
HIV Infection And Postpartum Contraceptive Choices.
(University of Nairobi,, 2010)