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Genotypic Diversity of HRSV-A in out-patients with Acute Respiratory Infections in Kenya 2007-2010
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Introduction: Human Respiratory Syncytial Virus is the leading viral cause of bronchiolitis and pneumonia in children and infants. Amongst adults, the elderly and the immuno-compromised are also at risk of severe RSV. RSV ... -
Genotyping of enteroviruses isolated in Kenya from pediatric patients using partial VP1 region
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Enteroviruses (EV) are responsible for a wide range of clinical diseases in humans. Though studied broadly in several regions of the world, the genetic diversity of human enteroviruses (HEV) circulating in the sub-Saharan ... -
A genus- and species-specific nested polymerase chain reaction malaria detection assay for epidemiologic studies.
(University of NairobiSchool of medicine,University of NairobiSchool of Medical Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Kubang Kerian, Kelantan., 1999-04)A nested polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assay that uses Plasmodium genus-specific primers for the initial PCR (nest 1) amplification and either genus- or species-specific primers for the nest 2 amplifications was tested ... -
Geographic distribution of HIV stigma among women of childbearing age in rural Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014-04-24)Objective(s): HIV stigma is considered to be a major driver of the HIV/AIDS pandemic, yet there is a limited understanding of its occurrence. We describe the geographic patterns of two forms of HIV stigma in a cross-sectional ... -
Geographic distribution of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminths in Western Kenya: implications for anthelminthic mass treatment., , , , , ,.
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Science, 2003)Abstract A survey of 1,246 children 10-12 years old in 32 primary schools in Kenya near Lake Victoria was conducted to determine prevalence and distribution of schistosome and geohelminth infections. Stool and urine ... -
Geographical Associations of HIV Prevalence in Female Sex Workers From Nairobi, Kenya (2014-2017)
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Kenya's HIV epidemic is heterogeneously distributed. Although HIV incidence in Kenya has shown signs of recent decline, focused interventions are still needed for female sex workers (FSWs). Geospatially informed ... -
Geographical distribution of schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminths among school children in informal settlements in Kisumu City, Western Kenya.
(University of NairobiSchool of Public Health, 2011-10)This cross-sectional study determined the prevalence and distribution of schistosome and soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections among 1,308 children aged 10-18 years in 34 primary schools in 8 informal urban settlements ... -
Geographical epidemiology of ovarian and testicular germ cell cancers.
(University of NairobiFaculty of Medicine, 1988-12)No Abstract -
Geographical patterns of male circumcision practices in Africa: association with HIV seroprevalence.
(Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 1990)To ascertain whether male circumcision might explain some of the geographical variation in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) seroprevalence in Africa, we investigated the association between the practice of male circumcision ... -
Geographical variation in the response of visceral leishmaniasis to paromomycin in East Africa: a multicentre, open-label, randomized trial.
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2010)BACKGROUND: Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a major health problem in developing countries. The untreated disease is fatal, available treatment is expensive and often toxic, and drug resistance is increasing. Improved ... -
Geometric Features of Vertebrobasilar Arterial System in Adult Black Kenyans
(University of Nairobi, 2018)SUMMARY: Geometric features of vertebrobasilar system influence occurrence of posterior circulation atherosclerosis, aneurysms, stroke and neuroradiological procedures. These features show ethnic variation, but data from ... -
Geophagy among pregnant and lactating women in Bondo District, western Kenya.
(2004)Geophagy was studied among 827 pregnant women in western Kenya, during and after pregnancy. The women were recruited at a gestational age of 14-24 weeks and followed-up to 6 months post-partum. The median age (range) of ... -
Geophagy among pregnant and lactating women in Bondo District, western Kenya. Trans R Soc Trop Med Hyg. 2004 Dec;98(12):734-41
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Geriatric Clinical Pharmacology. The Pharmacokinetic
(1999)The present studies were designed and carried out to determine if hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) is involved in the regulation of erythropoietin (Epo) gene expression and stimulation of Epo production in the hepatocellular (Hep ... -
Germacranolides of Erlangea cordifolia. Isolation and structures of cordifolia-54,-55,-P2, and-31 by spectral and X-ray methods
(Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy, 1984)In addition to cordifene (1) and cordifene 4β, 15-oxide (5), four new companion compounds cordifolia-54, -55, -P2, and -31 have been isolated from the insect-antifeedant plant Erlangea cordifolia. Cordifolia-54(2) is related ... -
Germacranolides of Erlangea cordifolia: structure and absolute stereochemistry of cordifene and cordifene 4β, 15-oxide by X-ray and spectrosopic methods
(Department of Pharmacology and Pharmacognosy, 1981)Cordifene and cordifene 4β,15-oxide, extracted from the insect-antifeedant plant Erlangea cordifolia, have been examined by spectroscopic and X-ray techniques. Cordifene is shown by X-ray analysis (R 5.49%) as its ... -
A German ophthalmologist with an African heart
(University of Nairobi,Department of Ophthalmology, 2013)In recognition of his extraordinary commitment and contribution to academic excellence and prevention of blindness in Eastern Africa through teaching, scientific research, advocacy and resource mobilization; the 2007 ... -
Gestation thytoxicosis associated with emesis in early pregnancy
(2009-02)Objectives: To determine the thyroid profile and the prevalence of gestational thyrotoxicosis among women with emesis during early pregnancy. Design: A descriptive cross - sectional study. Setting: Kenyatta National ... -
Giant solitary cerebral hydatid cyst in a child, complicated with post-operative subdural haematoma: case report and review of literature
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Hydatid disease is a parasitic infestation caused by taenia Echinococcus granulosus that rarely affects the brain. It usually involves all organ systems of the body but is more common in the liver, lungs. We present an ... -
Giant twin sialoliths presenting with acute cellulitis: a case report
(University of NairobiDepartment of Dental Surgery, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi., 1992-03)Sialolithiasis is a process of unknown aetiology in which calculus concretions form in the salivary gland ducts and tissue. It may occur at any age but it is most common in middle-aged adults. A case is presented of the ...
