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Salmonella virulence factor SipB induces activation and release of IL-18 in human dendritic cells
(2002)
Interleukin-18 (IL-18) plays an important
role in innate and acquired immunity, in particular
against intracellular pathogens. However,
little is known about the microbial factors that
trigger IL-18 secretion by dendritic ...
Financial implications of rearing sheep and goats under natural trypanosomosis challenge at Galana ranch, Kenya.
(2002)
A study to compare the profitability of rearing sheep and goats under natural trypanosomosis challenge was carried out on Galana ranch in south-eastern Kenya between July 1996 and October 1997. Seventy-nine male weaner ...
The effects of ivermectin on onchocercal skin disease and severe itching: results of a multicentre trial
(Univesity of Nairobi, 2002)
objective To determine the effects of ivermectin in annual, 3-monthly and 6-monthly doses on onchocercal skin disease (OSD) and severe itching.
method A multicentre, double-blind placebo controlled trial was conducted ...
EVALUATION OF AGRICULTURAL CONSERVATION PRACTICES ON ECOSYSTEM SERVICES IN SASUMUA WATERSHED, KENYA USING SWAT MODEL
(University of Nairobi., 2002)
Degradation of agricultural watershed reduces the capacity of agro-ecosystems to produce Ecosystem Services such as improving water quality and flood mitigation. Conservation of degraded watersheds can abate water pollution ...
A study of cystic echinococcosis in slaughter animals in three selected areas of northern Turkana, Kenya
(2002)
In an attempt to establish the prevalence of cystic echinococcosis, a study was conducted in slaughter animals in three divisions of northern Turkana, Kenya. A total of 5752 goats, 588 sheep, 381 cattle and 70 camels were ...
Participatory investigations of bovine trypanosomiasis in Tana River District, Kenya
(2002)
Participatory research on bovine trypanosomiasis was conducted with Orma pastoralists in Tana River District, Kenya. The use of participatory methods to understand local perceptions of disease signs, disease causes, disease ...
A study of cystic echinococcosis in slaughter animals in three selected areas of northern Turkana, Kenya
(2002)
In an attempt to establish the prevalence of cystic echinococcosis, a study was conducted in slaughter animals in three divisions of northern Turkana, Kenya. A total of 5752 goats, 588 sheep, 381 cattle and 70 camels were ...
Technology Transfer and the Innovative Process in Biomedical Sciences in the Developing World
(2002)
Technology transfer may be defined as the conveyance of either a man-made tangible or intangible know-how from those who posses it to those who do not. Although the technology transfer encompasses great a many different ...
Bacteriological qualities of indoor and out-door drinking water in Kibera sub-location of Nairobi, Kenya
(2002)
To compare the bacteriological quality of out-house (tank or standpipe) water and in-house drinking water (storage containers) and determine the risk factors influencing it.
A cross-sectional study.
The study was ...
A Surface Regression Approach For Estimation Of Genetic And Environmental Trends Under Widely Varying Meteorological Conditions Between Years
(University of Nairobi, 2002-04)
Under tropical conditions meteorological variations may be a major source of nuisance in the estimation of genetic and environmental progress achieved. In this paper an approach is presented to incorporate polynomial ...