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Consistency of Mycobacterium tuberculosis-specific interferon-gamma responses in HIV-1-infected women during pregnancy and postpartum.
(University of Nairobi., 2012)
Background: We determined the consistency of positive interferon-gamma (IFN-γ) release assays (IGRAs) to detect latent TB infection (LTBI) over one-year postpartum in HIV-1-infected women. Methods: Women with positive IGRAs ...
Prinzmetal's Angina in a Pregnant Woman: a Case Report.
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
Acute myocardial infarction (MI) during pregnancy is rare and MI due to Prinzmetal's angina is much rarer. We present a 35-year-old, obese, multigravida, and pre-eclamptic woman, who developed acute anterior wall MI at the ...
Association between participant self-report and biological outcomes used to measure sexual risk behavior in HIV-1- seropositive female sex workers in Mombasa, Kenya
(2012)
Few studies have examined the association between self-reported sexual risk behaviors and biologic outcomes in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-1-seropositive African adults.
METHODS:
We conducted a prospective cohort ...
Altered Dendritic Cell-natural Killer Interaction In Kenyan Sex Workers Resistant To Hiv-1 Infection.
(University of Nairobi, 2012-02)
BACKGROUND:
Natural killer (NK) cells are members of the innate immune system that play an important role in the defense against viral infection. They are also involved in the regulation of adaptive immune responses ...
Measurements Of Immune Responses For Establishing Correlates Of Vaccine Protection Against Hiv.
(University of Nairobi, 2012-07)
Well-defined correlates of protective immunity are an essential component of rational vaccine development. Despite years of basic science and three HIV vaccine efficacy trials, correlates of immunological protection from ...
Quality And Quantity: Mucosal CD4+ T Cells And Hiv Susceptibility
(University of Nairobi, 2012-03)
PURPOSE OF REVIEW:
The HIV sexual transmission probability measured in the context of discordant couples appears too low to fuel the HIV pandemic, but these rates are substantially amplified by specific co-factors. The ...
Health psychology and health care interventions in sub-Saharan African countries
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
This paper examines the specialty of health psychology which is concerned with individual behaviours and lifestyles affecting physical health. The beneficial role of health psychology interventions in ameliorating the ...
Sexual Dysfunction among Patients with Diabetes Mellitus
(2012-12)
Sexual dysfunction can impact a person’s ability to form or sustain intimate relationships and co morbidity between
sexual dysfunction and anxiety as well as depression has been reported. Yet epidemiological, etiological, ...
Identification of Traditional Foods with Public Health Potential for Complementary Feeding in Western Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2012)
The diversity of traditional foods in Kisumu West District of Western Kenya was assessed with an aim to identify the foods with a potential for complementary feeding. Leaves were the most consumed plant part amongst ...
Sexual and reproductive health status and related knowledge among female migrant workers in Guangzhou, China: a cross-sectional survey.
(University of Nairobi, 2012-01)
OBJECTIVE:
The objective of this study was to investigate the current sexual and reproductive health (SRH) status including SRH-related knowledge and associated factors, self-reported symptoms of reproductive tract ...