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Microbial contamination of multi-use ophthalmic solutions in Kenya
(Department of Opthalmology, University of NairobiDepartment of Medical Microbiology, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 2007)Contaminated ophthalmic solutions represent a potential cause of avoidable ocular infection. This study aimed to determine the magnitude and pattern of microbial contamination of multi-dose ocular solutions at the Department ... -
Microbial Contamination of Oral Dosage Forms
(1982)The appearance of a fungi-like material on co .. trlmoxazole tablets and an anti-diarrheal tablet formulation was investigated. The former being a locally manufactured product, while the latter was an imported product. ... -
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Microbial infections in the twenty first century: a continuous challenge
(University of Nairobi.Department of medical microbiology, 2003-08) -
Microbial infections in the twenty first century: a continuous challenge.East Afr Med J. 2003 Aug;80(8):393-4.
(University of Nairobi, 2003)No Abstract Available -
Microbial Quality of Unregulated Herbal Medicinal Products in Kenya
(College of Health sciences, 2013)Background: The use of herbal medicines is global, with the majority of the world’s population depending on traditional medicines, particularly herbal remedies for their primary healthcare needs. In Kenya, it is estimated ... -
Microbiological contamination of herbal medicinal products marketed in Kenya for chronic diseases: A case study of Nairobi metropolis
(Elsevier, 2021-10)Herbal medicines’ use is steadily increasing globally, thus creating a compelling need for quality assurance. The present study assessed the microbial contamination of 86 herbal preparations marketed in the Nairobi metropolis ... -
Microbiological Performance of Dairy Processing Plants Is Influenced by Scale of Production and the Implemented Food Safety Management System: A Case Study
(College of biological sciences, 2013) -
Microbiological quality and safety of Rastrineobola argentea retailed in Kisumu town markets, Kenya.
(KMA, 2008)OBJECTIVE: To investigate faecal contamination and safety of Rastrineobola argentea sold in retail markets in Kisumu town. DESIGN: This was a repeated cross sectional study and based on random sampling. Setting: Kisumu ... -
Microbiology of vaginal discharge in Nairobi, Kenya.
(1983)Among women attending a sexually transmitted disease (STD) clinic in Nairobi with vaginal discharge, Neisseria gonorrhoeae and Chlamydia trachomatis were isolated from the cervix in 32 (26%) of 122 and four (7%) of 58 women ... -
Microcystic adenoma of the pancreas with myoepithelial cells. A hitherto undescribed morphologic feature.
(University of Nairobi,Department of Human Pathology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 1985-07)A case of microcystic adenoma (glycogen-rich cystadenoma) of the exocrine pancreas in a 62-year-old white female presenting with adult-onset diabetes mellitus is reported. Clinical, histopathologic, and ultrastructural ... -
The microfilarial periodic pattern of Wuchereria bancrofti in Kenya.
(1994)Microfilarial periodic pattern of Wuchereria bancrofti in Kenya was confirmed by the statistical method proposed by Aikat and Das (1977). Fifteen microfilarial positive individuals were brought to Nairobi from Malindi, ... -
Micronutrient supplementation increases genital tract shedding of HIV-1 in women: results of a randomized trial
(Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle, WA 98104, USADepartment of Medical Microbiology, University of Nairobi, 2004)To test the hypothesis that micronutrient supplementation decreases genital HIV-1 shedding, a double-blind, randomized, placebo-controlled trial of 6 weeks of multivitamin plus selenium supplementation vs. placebo was ... -
Microresearch: Finding Sustainable Local Health Solutions In East Africa Through Small Local Research Studies
(Universty of Nairobi, 2014-02)Background Sub-Saharan African countries have urged grassroots input to improve research capacity. In East Africa, MicroResearch is fostering local ability to find sustainable solutions for community health problems. At ... -
MicroRNA expression profile identifies a distinct molecular signature between MYC translocation-positive and negative Burkitt lymphoma cases
(University of Nairobi,Department Human Pathology,, 2012) -
Microsatellite typing reveals strong genetic structure of Schistosoma mansoni from localities in Kenya.
(KMA, 2006)Genetic diversity and population structure of seven populations of Schistosoma mansoni sampled in Kenya were assessed using five microsatellite markers. The mean number of alleles per locus, expected heterozygosity in ... -
Microscopic features of the rat adrenal gland associated with chronic codeine phosphate administration
(University of Nairobi, 2021-06)Codeine is an opioid analgesic and antitussive that has been widely abused. Some adverse effects noted with its abuse include adrenocortical insufficiency and activation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal axis. The ... -
Microscopic Organization of the Nervous System
(Department of Human anatomy, University of Nairobi, 2000) -
Microsomal drug-metabolizing enzymes in the olive baboon (Papio anabis).
(College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1975)