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Multiplex detection of bacteria associated with normal microbiota and with bacterial vaginosis in vaginal swabs by use of oligonucleotide-coupled fluorescent microspheres
(2009)
Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a recurrent condition that is associated with a range of negative outcomes,
including the acquisition of human immunodeficiency virus and other sexually transmitted diseases,
preterm births, ...
Comparison of bedside inoculation of culture media with conventional cerebrospinal fluid culture method in patients with bacterial meningitis
(2009)
Background: The yield of bacterial cultures from cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) at Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH) is very low. Bedside inoculation of culture media with CSF may improve yields.
Objective: To compare the ...
Nephrotoxicity of amphotericin b in the treatment of cryptococcal meningitis in acquired immunodeficiency syndrome patients
(2009)
Objectives: To describe the incidence of renal dysfunction, hypokalaemia and hypomagnesaemia in AIDS patients with cryptococcal meningitis and on amphotericin B treatment. Secondary objective was to determine all-cause ...
Indications for Initial Placement and Replacement of Amalgam and Composite Restorations
(2009)
The aim of this study was to establish the reasons for initial placement and replacement of dental amalgam andresin composite restorations. It was a cross-sectional descriptive study in which 253 respondents conveniently ...
Ocular findings in children attending occupational therapy clinic at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya
(2009-07)
Objectives: To describe the pattern of ocular abnormalities, their correlation with
the physical disorders and describe associated risk factors in children attending the
Occupational therapy clinic at Kenyatta National ...
Pit and fissure sealants:
(2009-03)
To study the Knowledge, Attitude, and Use of Pit and Fissure Sealants by Dentists in Nairobi.: Application of PFS was not practiced much in Nairobi and sealant usage was associated with dentist's knowledge about them. There ...
Cervical HIV-specific IgA in a population of commercial sex workers correlates with repeated exposure but not resistance to HIV
(2009)
We conducted a comprehensive cross-sectional analysis of total and HIV-specific cervical antibody levels in HIV-
1-resistant, uninfected, and infected women in order to examine the role of HIV-specific antibody responses ...
Prevalence and antimicrobial susceptibility of Enterobacteriaceae Collected from Patients with Wounds at Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi, Kenya,
(2009)
Prevalence and sensitivity' trend of Enterobacteriaceae isolated from septic wound were determined through' a prospective cross sectional study, One hundred and fifteen specimen isolated from in-patients in the Department ...
Costing resource gaps for the delivery of minimum essential health services package in the coast province, Kenya
(2009)
Objective: The study aims to determine the resource gaps in the delivery of MEHSP at the district health system. Design: Cross sectional survey.
Setting: District health system, Coast Province, Kenya. Subjects: A sample ...
Pregnancy rates among female participants in phase I and phase IIA AIDS vaccine clinical trials in Kenya
(2009-09)
Background: Female participants in AIDS candidate vaccine clinical trials must agree to use effective contraception to be enrolled into the studies, and for a specified period after vaccination, since the candidate vaccines’ ...