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Rapid method for screening dried blood samples on filter paper for human immunodeficiency virus type 1 DNA. J Clin Microbiol. 1999 Feb;37(2):350-3
(University of Nairobi, 1999)PCR is a highly sensitive method for the detection of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) nucleic acids in blood mononuclear cells and plasma. However, blood separation techniques require extensive laboratory support ... -
A rapid method to select Rhipicephalus appendiculatus salivary glands infected with Theileria parva
(Univesity of NairobiDepartment of Medicine, 1984) -
Rapid Micro Biological Testing In Endophthalmitis. Improvement Of Therapy And Prognosis
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 1995)ABSTRACT NOT AVAILABLE -
Rapid progression to disease in African sex workers with human immunodeficiency virus type 1 infection
(Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Nairobi, KenyaDepartment of Community Health, University of Nairobi,, 1995)From a cohort of female sex workers in Nairobi, Kenya, 163 women were observed to seroconvert to human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) and followed to study progression to HIV-1-related disease. The effect of several ... -
Rapid sequencing of the p53 gene with a new automated DNA sequencer
(Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada., 1998)p53 is the most commonly mutated gene in human cancers. Approximately 90% of the p53 gene mutations are localized between domains encoding exons 5 to 8. Sequencing methods currently available are tedious and time-consuming ... -
Rapid situational assessment of people who inject drugs (PWID) in Nairobi and coastal regions of Kenya: a respondent driven sampling survey
(University of Nairobi, 2021-08)Background: A Cross-sectional Rapid Situational Assessment of People Who Inject Drug (PWIDs) applying Respondent Driven sampling techniques (RDS) was used to recruit subjects/participants in a study aimed at assessing HIV ... -
Rapid spread of both HIV-1 and syphilis among antenatal women in Nairobi, Kenya
(Department of Medical Microbiology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1992) -
A rapid staining technique for Leishmania parasites in splenic aspirate smears
(Department of Medical Microbiology, University of Nairobi, Kenya., 1989)A quick and suitable method for staining Leishmania donovani and other blood protozoa is described. The method, which could have wide applications, is a modification of Field's staining technique as used for malaria ... -
Rapid trachoma assessment in kersa district, southwest ethiopia
(2013)Trachoma is the leading cause of infectious blindness worldwide. Though trachoma can be treated with antibiotics (active trachoma) or surgery (trachomatous trichiasis), it is still endemic in most parts of Ethiopia. Despite ... -
Rapidly progressive Glomerulonephritis at Kenyatta National Hospital.
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 1988) -
Rapidly progressive Glomerulonephritis at Kenyatta National Hospital. Nairobi Journal of Medicine 14(11): 10-14, 1988.
(University of Nairobi, 1988)No abstract available -
Rare association of papillary carcinoma of thyroid with adult T-cell lymphoma/leukemia
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Science, 2001)Papillary carcinoma is the most common malignant tumor of the thyroid, especially in countries with adequate or excess iodine in diet. Many studies indicate that a sizable number of papillary cancer cases occur in a setting ... -
A Rare Case of an Asymmetric Overgrowth Syndrome in a Kenyan African Child: A Case Report and Review of Literature
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Body overgrowth may be generalized or may affect certain areas. We present a seven-year-old African male with progressive, asymmetric, postnatal overgrowth of the left side of his face and left upper limb. The impression ... -
A Rare Case of Crossed Renal Ectopia without Fusion
(2014)Crossed renal ectopia without fusion is a rare congenital renal anomaly that occasionally presents with abdominal pain and abdominal mass. We present a 65 year old woman who presented with abdominal pain. Renal functions ... -
A rare form of solitary osteocartilaginous exostosis from anterior iliac spine: report of two cases
(University of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 1982)Occurrence of exostosis from the metaphyseal regions of long bones and sometimes from the flat bones is well known. In the pelvis these lesions are almost invariably of the sessile variety. Tubular exostosis from the ... -
A rare tumor of the mediastinum: benign hemangioma
(Department of Human Pathology, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1990)Mediastinal hemangiomas are rare tumours occurring more often in children and young adults. A new case is reported in a 21 years old male who had an anterior mediastinal mass detected on a routine chest roentgenogram. ... -
Rat Bite Fever - A Case Of A Kenyan.
(University of NairobiFaculty of medicine, 1992-09)Rat bite fever has not been reported from Kenya previously. A case of 17 year old Kenyan male who was diagnosed to have rat bite fever after a bite of domestic rat is described. The history, clinical features and demonstration ... -
Rat bite fever: a case report of a Kenyan.
(Medicine, University of Nairobi, 1992)Rat bite fever has not been reported from Kenya previously. A case of 17 year old Kenyan male who was diagnosed to have rat bite fever after a bite of domestic rat is described. The history, clinical features and demonstration ... -
Rate of caesarean section as a process indicator of safe-motherhood programmes: the case of Kenya.
(University of Nairobi,College of Health Sciences,, 2001-06)The study assessed the value of currently-available data on the rates of caesarean section as an indicator of safe-motherhood programmes. Data, collected through the routine health information system of the Ministry of ...