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Epidemiology of human papillomavirus infection among fishermen along Lake Victoria Shore in the Kisumu District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi., 2008-02)
OBJECTIVES:
The epidemiology of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection in men in Kenya is largely uncharacterized. We set out to determine the prevalence and determinants of HPV infection among sexually active fishermen ...
A prospective randomized study to determine the efficacy of preoperative topical levofloxacin in reducing conjunctival bacterial flora.
(2008)
PURPOSE:
To compare the efficacy of topical levofloxacin in combination with povidone-iodine irrigation vs povidone-iodine (PVI) alone in reducing conjunctival bacteria.
DESIGN:
Prospective, randomized, controlled ...
HIV testing and counselling for women attending child health clinics: an opportunity for entry to prevent mother-to-child transmission and HIV treatment
(2008)
This study assessed the potential for HIV testing at child health clinics to increase knowledge of HIV status, and entry to infant feeding counselling and HIV treatment. At a provincial hospital in Mombasa, Kenya, HIV ...
Secrecy, disclosure and accidental discovery: perspectives of diaphragm users in Mombasa, Kenya
(2008)
The diaphragm is receiving renewed attention as a promising female-controlled method of preventing HIV and other sexually-transmitted infections. It is anticipated that female-controlled technologies will reduce women's ...
Full-length Hiv Type 1 Proviral Sequencing Of 10 Highly Exposed Women From Nairobi, Kenya Reveals A High Proportion Of Intersubtype Recombinants.
(University of Nairobi, 2008-06)
Phylogenetic analysis has revealed that the current HIV/AIDS pandemic consists of a multitude of different viral clades and recombinant viruses. The predominant circulating HIV-1 clade in Kenya is A1; however, Kenya borders ...
Cheilitis glandularis progressing to squamous cell carcinoma in and HIV-infected patient: Case Report
(University of Nairobi, 2008)
Cheilitis glandularis (CG), is a rare inflammatory minor salivary gland disease affecting the lower lip. The hallmarks of which include progressive enlargement and eversion of the lower labial mucosa resulting in the ...
Albendazole treatment of HIV-1 and helminth co-infection: A randomized, double blind, placebo-controlled trial
(2008)
Several co-infections have been shown to impact the progression of HIV-1 infection. We sought to determine if treatment of helminth co-infection in HIV-1 infected adults impacted markers of HIV-1 disease progression.
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Ein Fall von Ophthalmomyiasis interna in Kenia*
(University of Nairobi,, 2008)
An unusual case of ophthalmomyiasis is reported, in which two living fly larvae were observed inside the patient's eye. One larva was removed from the anterior chamber by paracentesis; the other was destroyed on the retina ...
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 ...
Barriers to utilization of eye care services in Kibera and Dagoreti Divisions of Nairobi, Kenya
(College of Health sciences, 2008)
Objective: To determine the barriers to uptake of eye care services and to establish
the pattern of utilization of eye care services in the Nairobi Comprehensive Eye Care Services (NCES) Project; the catchment area of the ...