Browsing Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) by Author "Gachara, George"
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Characterization of occult hepatitis B in high-risk populations in Kenya
Kiptoon, Jepkemei; Ochwoto, Missiani; Swidinsky, Ken; Day, Jacqueline; Henok, Gebrebrhan; Andonov, Anton; Oyugi, Julius; Kimani, Joshua; Gachara, George; Songok, Elijah M; Osiowy, Carla (University of Nairobi, 2020)Occult hepatitis B infection (OBI) is defined as the presence of hepatitis B virus (HBV) DNA in the liver or serum in the absence of detectable HBV surface antigen (HBsAg). OBI poses a risk for the development of cirrhosis ... -
Evidence in Kenya of Reassortment Between Seasonal Influenza A(H3N2) and Influenza A(H1N1)pdm09 to yield A(H3N2) Variants With the Matrix Gene Segment of A(H1N1)pdm09
Bulimo, Wallace D; Gachara, George; Opot, Benjamin H.; Murage, Margaret W; Wurapa, Eyako K. (University of Nairobi.College of Health Sciences, University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2012)Background: Influenza viruses evolve rapidly and undergo frequent reassortment of different gene segments leadingto emergence of novel strains with new traits possessing pandemic potential.Objectives: To determine evidence ...