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Seroprevalence of Zika virus in selected regions in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
BACKGROUND:
The Zika virus pandemic in South America in 2015-2016 and the association of Zika virus infection with neurological complications such as microcephaly in newborns distressed the global community. There is ...
Effect of locally produced complementary foods on fat-free mass, linear growth, and iron status among Kenyan infants: A randomized controlled trial.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
The impact of quality complementary food products on infant growth and body composition has not been adequately investigated. This study evaluated the effect on fat-free mass (FFM) accrual, linear growth, and iron status ...
Kaposi Sarcoma-associated Herpesvirus Glycoprotein H is Indispensable for Infection of Epithelial, Endothelial, and Fibroblast Cell Types.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)
Kaposi sarcoma-associated herpesvirus (KSHV) is an emerging pathogen and is the causative infectious agent of Kaposi sarcoma and two malignancies of B cell origin. To date, there is no licensed KSHV vaccine. Development ...
gyrA and parC mutations in fluoroquinolone-resistant Neisseria gonorrhoeae isolates from Kenya.
(BMC, 2019-04-08)
Phenotypic fluoroquinolone resistance was first reported in Western Kenya in 2009 and later in Coastal Kenya and Nairobi. Until recently gonococcal fluoroquinolone resistance mechanisms in Kenya had not been elucidated. ...
Maternal and neonatal outcomes after caesarean delivery in the African Surgical Outcomes Study: a 7-day prospective observational cohort study.
(Elsevier, 2019-04-07)
BACKGROUND:
Maternal and neonatal mortality is high in Africa, but few large, prospective studies have been done to investigate the risk factors associated with these poor maternal and neonatal outcomes.
METHODS:
A ...
Few Plasmodium falciparum merozoite ligand and erythrocyte receptor pairs show evidence of balancing selection
(Elsevier, 2019-04)
Erythrocyte surface proteins have been identified as receptors of Plasmodium falciparum merozoite proteins. The ligand-receptor interactions enable the parasite to invade human erythrocytes, initiating the clinical symptoms ...
Prosthodontic Rehabilitation of a Child with Ectodermal Dysplasia: A Preliminary Report.
(2019)
This case history report describes the dental management of a child with ectodermal dysplasia with the premise that appropriate and early dental management positively impacts the oral health-related quality of life of such ...
Hemodialysis vascular accesses in patients on chronic hemodialysis at the Kenyatta National Hospital in Kenya.
(Sage, 2019-05-06)
INTRODUCTION:
The objective of our study was to document the level of preparedness for renal replacement therapy assessed by incident hemodialysis vascular access and the access at least 3 months after initiation of ...
Supporting the Management of Patients with Heart Failure within Asia-Pacific, Middle East, and African Countries: A Toolbox for Healthcare Providers.
(Karger, 2019-04-04)
OBJECTIVES:
The management of heart failure (HF) is most effective when established treatment guidelines and recommendations are followed. We aimed to develop a "Toolbox" of resources to facilitate the care of patients ...