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Management of Dental Waste by Practitioners in Nairobi, Kenya.

Osamong, LA; Gathece Loice W; Kisumbi, BK; Mutave, RJ (2005)

Objective: Dental wastes are material that has been utilized in dental clinics, which are no longer wanted for use and therefore discarded. Improper disposal of these dental wastes can cause harm to the dentist, the people ...

Indeterminate rapid HIV-1 test results among antenatal and postnatal mothers

Matemo, D; Kinuthia, J; John, F; Chung, M; Farquhar, C; Stewart, G John; Kiarie, J (2008)

Summary: The sensitivity and speciﬁcity of rapid HIV-1 tests may be altered during pregnancy and postpartum. We conducted a study to determine the prevalence and correlates of false-positive Abbott DetermineTM and ...

Prevalence and characteristics of articular manifestations in Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection

Ekwom, PE; Oyoo, GO; Amayo, EO; Muriiithi, IM (2010)

Background: Articular manifestations have been reported in HIV infection with a prevalence ranging from 2.5 to 68%. Objectives: To determine the prevalence, types and characteristics of articular manifestations in the ...

Increased risk of HIV acquisition among Kenyan men with human papillomavirus infection

Smith, Jennifer S; Moses, Stephen; Hudgens, Michael; Parker, Corette B; Agot, Kawango; Maclean, Ian; Ndinya-Achola JO.; Snijders, Peter J F; Meijer, Chris J L M; Bailey, Robert C (2010-06-01)

Background Few data are available concerning the effect of human papillomavirus (HPV) infection on HIV acquisition. Methods HIV-seronegative, sexually active 18-24 year-old Kenyan men within a randomized trial ...

Prevalence of specific neutralizing antibodies against Sendai virus in populations from different geographic areas Implications for AIDS vaccine development using Sendai virus vectors

Hara, Hiroto; Hironaka, Takashi; Inoue, Makoto; Iida, Akihiro; Shu, Tsugumine; Hasegawa, Mamoru; Nagai, Yoshiyuki; Falsey, Ann R.; Kamali, Anatoli; Anzala, Omu; Sanders, Eduard J.; Karita, Etienne; Vasan, Sandhya; Lombardo, Angela; Parks, Christopher L.; Sayeed, Eddy; Krebs, Marietta; Cormier, Emmanuel; Ackland, James; Price, Matthew A.; Excler, Jean-Louis (2011-06)

A Sendai Virus (Sev) vector is being developed for an HIV immunogen. SeV is not known to cause disease in humans. Because it is genetically and antigenically related to human parainfluenza virus type 1 (hPIV-1), it is ...

Utility of Quantitative Sensory Testing and Screening Tools in Identifying HIV-Associated Peripheral Neuropathy in Western Kenya: Pilot Testing

Cettomai, Deanna; Kwasa, Judith; Kendi, Caroline; Birbeck, Gretchen L.; Price, Richard W.; Bukusi, EA; Cohen, Craig R.; Meyer, Ana-Claire (2010)

Background/Aim: Neuropathy is the most common neurologic complication of HIV but is widely under-diagnosed in resource-constrained settings. We aimed to identify tools that accurately distinguish individuals with moderate/severe ...

Sensitivity and specificity of HIV rapid tests used for research and voluntary counselling and testing

Anzala, O; Sanders, E. J.; Kamali, A; Katende, M.; Mutua, G. N.; Ruzagira, E.; Stevens, G.; Simek, M.; Price, M. (2008-10)

Background: HIV rapid tests (RT) are a quick and non-technically demanding means to perform HIV voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) but understanding their limitations is vital to delivering quality VCT. Objective: ...

Feasibility and Safety of Cervical Biopsy Sampling for Mucosal Immune Studies in Female Sex Workers from Nairobi, Kenya

Hasselrot, Klara; Cheruiyot, Juliana; Kimani, Joshua; Ball, Terry B; Kaul, Rupert; Hirbod, Taha (2012)

Background There is an urgent need to improve our understanding of the mucosal immuno-pathogenesis of HIV acquisition in the female genital tract, particularly in high-risk women such as female sex workers (FSWs). ...

A nested case-control study of sexual practices and risk factors for prevalent HIV-1 infection among young men in Kisumu, Kenya

Mattson, Christine L; Bailey, Robert C; Agot, Kawango; Ndinya-Achola, JO; Moses, Stephen (2007)

Objectives To investigate sexual practices and risk factors for prevalent HIV infection among young men in Kisumu, Kenya. Goal The goal of this study was to identify behaviors associated with HIV in Kisumu to maximize ...

Building capacity for cervical cancer screening in outpatient HIV clinics in the Nyanza province of western Kenya

Huchko, Megan J; Bukusi, EA; Cohen, Craig R (2011)

Objective To evaluate outcomes of cervical cancer screening within HIV care and treatment clinics in Kenya. Methods Beginning in October 2007, visual inspection with acetic acid (VIA), colposcopy, and loop electrosurgical ...