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Zambia: A Narrative Review of Success and Challenges in Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination
(University of Nairobi, 2024)The establishment of the Global Programme to Eliminate Lymphatic Filariasis (GPELF) to stop the transmission of infection has significantly reduced the incidence of lymphatic filariasis, a debilitating mosquito-borne ... -
Zea mays pollen for the optimization of colony rearing of Anopheles arabiensis Patton (Diptera: Culicidae) mosquitoes under laboratory conditions
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background & objectives: Supplements that make food source attractive are crucial as they enhance consumption and optimize on nutrient acquisition from the said foodstuff. In this study we evaluate phagostimulatory effect ... -
Zidovudine to prevent mother-to-infant HIV transmission in developing countries: any questions?
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Zika Virus Circulates at Low Levels in Western and Coastal Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Background: Zika virus (ZIKV) was discovered over 70 years ago in East Africa, but little is known about its circulation and pathogenesis there. Methods: We screened 327 plasma samples collected 2-12 months after febrile ... -
Zinc and copper content of foods used in vegetarian diets.
(College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1980)The zinc and copper content of seventy-four foods was determined by atomic absorption spectrophotometry. Each of these foods was reported to have been consumed by practicing vegetarians. Legumes, seeds, nuts, whole grains, ... -
ZnO nanoparticles induced exopolysaccharide production by B. subtilis strain JCT1 for arid soil applications.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-02)ZnO nanoparticle induced exopolysaccharide (EPS) production from Bacillus subtilis strain JCT1 (NCBI GenBank Accession No. JN194187) is a novel approach for arid soil applications. In the series of investigations, ... -
The 'α-synucleinopathy syndicate': multiple system atrophy and Parkinson's disease
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Multiple System Atrophy (MSA) and Parkinson's diseases (PD) are elite members of the α-synucleinopathy organization. Aberrant accumulations of the protein α-synuclein characterize them. A plethora of evidence indicates the ... -
αEβ7, α4β7 and α4β1 integrin contributions to T cell distribution in blood, cervix and rectal tissues: Potential implications for HIV transmission
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Cell surface expression of α4β7, α4β1 and αEβ7 integrins play a key role in T cell distribution. Understanding the contribution of integrins to the density and ratios of CD4+: CD4negT cell at the portals of entry for HIV ... -
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(2007)Background: Congenital heart disease (CHD) is a significant cause of death amongst infants. The timing of treatment in relation to the natural history of the disease correlates with the treatment outcome. Objectives: To ... -
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(2013-04-24)Background: Road traffic injuries continue to exert a huge burden on Kenya’s healthcare services. Over 134,000 crashes occur on the Kenyan roads killing more than 2,600 and seriously injuring 11,000 people annually. Injury ... -
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(2008-03)Objective: To determine the pattern and characteristics of patients admitted with firearm injuries (FAls) and establish the morbidity and mortality associated with' these injuries. Design: Retrospective cross-sectional ...