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The potential of schistosomal skin test as a diagnostic method in the detection of schistosomiasis
(University of Nairobi., 1989-07)
One hundred and sixty seven volunteer medical students were exposed to intradermal skin tests for schistosomiasis. 35(21%) were positive. On further screening using routine stool and urine examinations, only 11(6.6%) were ...
Human lymphocyte proliferative response to a sporozoite T cell epitope correlates with resistance to falciparum malaria.
(1989)
To identify vaccine relevant T cell epitopes on the circumsporozoite (CS) protein of Plasmodium falciparum, the lymphocyte proliferative responses to 10 CS protein derived peptides were studied in 28 adult Kenyans, and ...
Megaloblastic Anaemia In Zimbabwe. 1: Seasonal Variation.
(University of Nairobi, 1989-01)
Two hundred and ten patients who were confirmed to have megaloblastic anemia over a 2-year period were grouped according to the month of diagnosis. A distinct seasonal variation was detectable in the occurrence of megaloblastic ...
Second look laparotomy--its role in the management of ovarian carcinoma.
(1989)
Almost 30 years after its introduction into the management of ovarian carcinoma, second-look laparotomy remains controversial. Although its supporters agree on its indications, there is a considerable number of conflicting ...
Adaptation of a method of measuring zone diameters of bacterial growth inhibition by antibiotics to suit developing countries
(University of Nairobi, 1989-07)
A study that devised a modified method of reporting antibiotic sensitivity results was undertaken. Enterobacteriaceae and Gram positive cocci were tested for drug sensitivity by a disc diffusion method. Zones of bacterial ...
Congenital condylomata acuminata with meconium staining of amniotic fluid and fetal hydrocephalus: case report.
(1989)
An infant was born with condylomata acuminata by caesarean section to a mother who had the same disease during the antenatal period. Prior to delivery amniocentesis done to obtain fluid for surfactant test revealed meconium ...
Postoperative absorption of controlled-release morphine sulphate. A study in patients given no parenteral opioids
(University of Nairobi, 1989-02)
The absorption of morphine sulphate in a controlled-release formulation was studied in 12 patients who had undergone unilateral inguinal hernia repair under a light general anaesthetic and ilio-inguinal block. Serum morphine ...
Parental child abuse and neglect from a paediatric dental clinic: two case reports.
(1989)
A seven and twelve-year old boy and girl presented to the paediatric dental clinic seeking dental treatment. The boy had dental neglect with fearful and uncooperative behaviour; while the girl was defiant and had disruptive ...
Congenital condylomata acuminata with meconium staining of amniotic fluid and fetal hydrocephalus: case report.
(University of Nairobi., 1989-06)
An infant was born with condylomata acuminata by caesarean section to a mother who had the same disease during the antenatal period. Prior to delivery amniocentesis done to obtain fluid for surfactant test revealed meconium ...
Legal termination of pregnancy at the Kenyatta National Hospital using prostaglandin F2 alpha in mid trimester.
(1989)
This study describes 58 cases of legal termination of pregnancy done in the acute gynaecology ward, Kenyatta National Hospital (KNH), Nairobi, over a 4 year period. The ward handles 20-40 new cases of incomplete abortion ...