Browsing Faculty of Health Sciences (FHS) by Author "Wadegu, MO"
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The appropriateness of WHO influenza B vaccine component to Kenya in 2011-2012
Ocholla, S; Jumba, G; Bulimo, W; Achilla, R; Wadegu, MO; Mukunzi, S; Majanja, JM; Opot, B; Osuna, F; Muthoni, J; Njiri, J; Mwangi, J; Kibet, K; Coldren, R (University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: In the 1980’s, influenza B viruses were discovered to belong to two evolutionary groupings (B/Victoria/2/87-like viruses and B/Yamagata/16/88-like viruses) that continue to co-circulate globally in the human ... -
Influenza surveillance in Kenya2006-2013: experiences and lessons learned
Achilla, RA; Bulimo, WD; Majanja, JM; Wadegu, MO; Mwangi, J; Mwangi, JW; Njiri, JO; Opot, BH; Wurapa, EK (University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Influenza sentinel surveillance at the KEMRI-National Influenza Centre (NIC) was rolled out in 2006. A team of collaborators from Kenya Medical Research Unit (KEMRI), US Army Medical research unit –Kenya ... -
Phylogenetic characterization of respiratory human adenoviruses isolated from pediatrics patients in new Nyanza provincial general hospital; Kenya
Mbui, FM; Achila, RA; Opot, BH; Wadegu, MO; Majanja, JM; Opanda, SM; Bulimo, WD (University of Nairobi, 2014)Background: Human adenoviruses (HAdVs) are common pathogens associated with diseases affecting the respiratory tract, gastro intestinal tract as well as various organs like the liver, kidney and the brain. Currently there ...