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Serologic evidence of the geographic distribution of bacterial zoonotic agents in Kenya, 2007.
(University of Nairobi, 2015-11-23)Diseases of zoonotic origin contribute to the burden of febrile illnesses in developing countries. We evaluated serologic evidence of exposure to Bacillus anthracis, Brucella spp., spotted fever group rickettsioses (SFGR), ... -
Serologic testing algorithm for recent HIV Seroconversion in estimating incidence of HIV-1 among adults visiting a VCT centre at a Kenyan tertiary health institution
(2009-05)Objective: To determine HIV high risk groups among adults visiting Kenyatta National Hospital Voluntary Counselling and Testing Centre by use of Serologic Testing Algorithm for Recent HIV Seroconversion (STARHS). Design: ... -
Serologic testing algorithm for recent HIV seroconversion in estimating incidence of HIV-1 among adults visiting a VCT centre at a Kenyan tertiary health institution.
(University of Nairobi, 2009-05)OBJECTIVE: To determine HIV high risk groups among adults visiting Kenyatta National Hospital Voluntary Counselling and Testing Centre by use of Serologic Testing Algorithm for Recent HIV Seroconversion (STARHS). DESIGN: A ... -
Serologic tests for treponematoses in the United Arab Emirates.
(University of Nairobi.Department of Medical Microbiology, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences, 1996-11)BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE: Venereal syphilis is uncommon in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and other Gulf states in the Middle East. Although nonvenereal syphilis (bejel) has been reported to be endemic in some of these ... -
Serological detection of virus diseases of sweet potato in Kenya
(University of Nairobi.College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2008)Objective: To identify virus diseases attacking sweet potato in the major production areas in Kenya.Methodology and results: A total of 220 symptomatic and 108 asymptomatic sweet potato vines were collected from farmers’ ... -
Serological determination of prevalence of congenital syphilis in two hospitals in Kenya.
(Department of Paediatrics and Child Health, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1982)Pubertal growth and development were compared in 342 privileged, urban children and 347 impoverished rural adolescents from Kenya. Measurements of height, weight, upper arm circumference, and triceps skinfolds revealed ... -
Serological evidence of arboviral infections among humans of coastal Kenya
(US Naval Medical Research Unit No. 3, Cairo, Arab Republic of Egypt., 1991)A serosurvey was conducted during September 1987 for evidence of human arboviral infections in the Coast Province of Kenya. Sera were collected from 1624 outpatients at three hospitals and tested for antibody to eight ... -
Serological Evidence of Exposure to Onyong-nyong and Chikungunya Viruses in Febrile Patients of Rural Taita-taveta County and Urban Kibera Informal Settlement in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022-06)Several alphaviruses, such as chikungunya (CHIKV) and Onyong-nyong (ONNV), are endemic in Kenya and often cause outbreaks in different parts of the country. We assessed the seroprevalence of alphaviruses in patients with ... -
Serological evidence of hepatitis B virus and hepatitis delta virus infection in 164 patients with histological evidence of liver damage
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Serological markers in fulminant hepatitis B.
(University of Nairobi,College of Humanities Sciences, 1984) -
Serological studies of Entamoeba histolytica infection in north Indian population
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1984) -
Serological studies of Mycobacterium tuberculosis infection in north Indian population
(Department of Medicine, College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 1987) -
Serological survey of porcine cysticercosis and associated risk factors in pigs slaughtered at Ndumbuini abattoir in Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2016-04)Background: Taenia solium is ranked as the most important foodborne parasite globally. Cysticercosis is caused by the larval stage of T. solium and is a serious public health risk in both rural and urban areas. Eastern and ... -
Seroprevalence and related risk factors of Brucella spp. in livestock and humans in Garbatula subcounty, Isiolo county, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background: Brucellosis is a neglected zoonotic disease that affects both animals and humans, causing debilitating illness in humans and socio-economic losses in livestock-keeping households globally. The disease is endemic ... -
Seroprevalence and Risk Factors for Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Adolescent Blood Donors Within Selected Counties of Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2020)Hepatitis B virus is a widespread public health menace approximated to have infected 257 million people chronically by 2015. Data on the prevalence of HBV is important in formulating public health policies on HBV control ... -
Seroprevalence Estimates of Q Fever and the Predictors for the Infection in Cattle, Sheep, and Goats in Nandi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2022)Q fever is an important worldwide zoonotic disease that affects almost all domestic animals, wildlife, and humans. The infection has both socio-economic and public health significance. A cross-sectional study was carried ... -
Seroprevalence of hepatitis B and C in maintenance dialysis in a public hospital in a developing country South African Medical Journal, 93 (3): 380-384; 2003
(University of Nairobi, 2003)Seroprevalence of hepatitis B and C in maintenance dialysis in a public hospital in a developing country. Abstract BACKGROUND: Patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) on maintenance dialysis are predisposed to ... -
Seroprevalence of hepatitis B markers in pregnant women in Kenya.
(College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, 2006)OBJECTIVE: To evaluate hepatitis B serological markers in pregnant women from various geographical sites in Kenya. DESIGN: A cross-sectional observational study of women attending antenatal clinics. SETTING: The ... -
Seroprevalence of measles IgG among HIV-1-infected and uninfected Kenyan adults.
(University of Nairobi, 2014-02)Despite global efforts to reduce measles incidence, outbreaks continue to occur in developing countries where HIV-1-infected adults represent a vulnerable population. Immunization campaigns have targeted children, although ... -
Seroprevalence of Taenia saginata Cysts in Cattle, Human Hospital Cases, and Risk Factors for Human Taeniasis in Kajiado County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Taenia saginata is a zoonotic tapeworm that causes diseases in cattle and humans. A cross-sectional survey was conducted between June and July 2021 in Kajiado County, Kenya, to estimate the seroprevalence of Taenia saginata ...
