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Genetic Diversity of Human Enterovirus 68 Strains Isolated in Kenya Using the Hypervariable 3′- End of VP1 Gene
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Reports of increasing worldwide circulation of human enterovirus-68 (EV68) are well documented. Despite health concerns
posed by resurgence of these viruses, little is known about EV68 strains circulating in Kenya. In ...
Characteristics and outcomes of HIV-infected youth and young adolescents enrolled in HIV care in Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Background::
The number of youth and adolescents (10-24 years) with HIV infection has increased substantially presenting unique challenges to effective health service delivery.
Methods::
We examined routinely collected ...
Relationship between anthropometric measures and early electrocardiographic changes in obese rats.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
BACKGROUND:
The degree of cardiovascular function impairment parallels the degree of obesity and obese subjects have abnormal changes on the electrocardiogram (ECG). Early ECG changes in obesity have not been previously ...
Vertebral Artery Hypoplasia in a Black Kenyan Population
(2014)
This study examined the characteristics of vertebral artery hypoplasia in 346 arteries of adult black Kenyans. The circumference was measured on haematoxylin/eosin stained microscopic sections of the distal one-third of ...
Hypermucoviscous Klebsiella syndrome without liver abscess in a patient with immunoglobulin g2 immune deficiency.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
BACKGROUND:
Hypermucoviscous Klebsiella pneumoniae (HMVKP) emerged as a cause of invasive infections in South-East (SE) Asia. It has become the most common cause of liver abscess in that region, and it is a significant ...
Incidence of herpes simplex virus type 2 infections in Africa: a systematic review.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
The burden of HSV type 2 varies substantially by region, with the highest incidence and prevalence in sub-Saharan Africa. We undertook a systematic review to identify studies reporting prospective data on incidence rates ...
Factors associated with exclusive breastfeeding among infants aged 0-6 months in a Peri-urban low income settlement of Kangemi, Nairobi
(2014)
Breastfeeding is an important determinant of a child’s growth and development. This study’s intent was to
determine prevalence of exclusive breastfeeding and its associated factors among infants aged 0-6 months in a ...
Ethno medicinal, phytochemical and pharmacological aspects of solanum incanum (lin.)
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Solanum incanum is used in Africa and other parts of world as a folklore remedy for various ailments that include; sore throat, angina, stomach ache, ear inflammation, snake bites, wounds, liver disorders, skin ailments ...
Effective intervention to reduce intravaginal practices among hiv-1 uninfected Kenyan women.
(University of Nairobi, 2014)
Intravaginal practices (IVP) are common among African women and are associated with HIV acquisition. A behavioral intervention to reduce IVP is a potential new HIV risk-reduction strategy. Fifty-eight HIV-1-uninfected ...