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Adherence to national guidelines in prevention of mother to child transmission of HIV.
(2010)
Mother-to-child transmission (MTCT) of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) contributes to over 90% of the paediatric HIV infections. The national PMTCT guidelines make recommendations for specific interventions to reduce ...
Prevalence and Risk Factors of Human Papillomavirus Infection by Penile Site in Uncircumcised Kenyan Men
(2010)
Human papillomavirus (HPV) prevalence was estimated from 2,705 sexually active, uncircumcised, human immunodeficiency virus seronegative men aged 17–28 years in Kisumu, Kenya. HPV prevalence was 51.1% (95% confidence ...
Evaluation and histological maturation characteristics of fibrous dysplasia and ossifying fibroma: a case series
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
Background: Fibrous dysplasia (FD) and ossifying fibroma (OF) are benign fibro-osseous lesions (FOLS) that are generally considered to be separate entities distinguishable by histologic and radiographic features. The ...
Superficial temporal artery among Kenyans: pattern of branching and its relation to pericranial structures.
(University of Nairobi, 2010-02)
The superficial temporal artery, one of the terminal branches of the external carotid artery, is used for temporoparietal, parieto-occipital flaps and forehead flaps in reconstructive surgery. The topographic anatomy of ...
Partners In Prevention Hsv/hiv Transmission Study Team
(University of Nairobi, 2010)
BACKGROUND: Most persons who are infected with human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) are also infected with herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2), which is frequently reactivated and is associated with increased plasma ...
Antiretroviral adherence and development of drug resistance are the strongest predictors of genital HIV-1 shedding among women initiating treatment
(2010)
Persistent genital human immunodeficiency virus type 1
(HIV-1) shedding among women receiving antiretroviral
therapy (ART) may present a transmission risk. We investigated
the associations between genital HIV-1 ...
Pattern of Limb Amputation Among Rural Kenyan Children and Adolescents
(University of Nairobi, 2010-07)
The causes of limb amputation among children differ between and within countries. These data are valuable in prevention and planning of rehabilitation strategies for the victims but are scarcely reported. The aim of this ...
Cardiotocography and perinatal outcome in women with and without meconium stained liquor.
(University of Nairobi, 2010-05)
BACKGROUND:
There is little evidence linking meconium stained liquor to poor perinatal outcome and clear amniotic fluid is frequently considered a reassuring sign during labour.
OBJECTIVE:
To determine whether there ...
Pattern of acute myocardial infarction in an African country
(University of Nairobi., 2010-12)
OBJECTIVE:
The objective of this study was to describe the pattern of acute myocardial infarction in an African country. These data are important for prevention strategies but are scarce from sub-Saharan African countries ...
Implementation of clinic-based modified-directly observed therapy (m-DOT) for ART; experiences in Mombasa, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2010-02)
The effectiveness of modified-directly observed therapy (m-DOT), an adherence support intervention adapted from TB DOTS programmes, has been documented. Describing the implementation process and acceptability of this ...