Journal Articles: Recent submissions
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Epidemiological, investigations of visceral leishmaniasis in the West Pokot District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1984-12)Studies of the epidemiology of visceral leishmaniasis in the West Pokot focus have revealed that Sergentomyia bedfordi, S. antennatus and S. schwetzi are the most abundant sandfly species. The latter have been shown to ... -
Types of biological and nutritional degradations in ferralsol, lithosol and nitosol groups in Ghana, Kenya and Malawi.
(University of Nairobi, 2013) -
Investigation of animal reservoirs of visceral leishmaniasis and the isolation of Leishmania major in Marigat, Baringo District, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1983-09)Animals were trapped in Marigat, Baringo District to investigate animal reservoirs of visceral leishmaniasis in an endemic focus of the disease. Several species of rodents, carnivores and reptiles were captured. Specimens ... -
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 ... -
Effects of fungal infection on feeding and survival of Anopheles gambiae (Diptera: Culicidae) on plant sugars
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background The entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium anisopliae shows great promise for the control of adult malaria vectors. A promising strategy for infection of mosquitoes is supplying the fungus at plant feeding ... -
Collaborative Efforts Towards Understanding The Biological Structures And Functions Of Selected Soil Groups In Rural Ghana, Malawi And Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2012)Degrading health of sub-Saharan African soils is a major impediment to the Millennium Development Goal and the strategy of poverty reduction for Africa through the Comprehensive Africa Agricultural Development Program. ... -
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 ... -
Towards precipitation enhancement through cloud seeding in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2014)The study investigated potential of enhancing precipitation through cloud seeding during October-November-December (OND) season. Rainfall, cloud top temperature (CTT), aerosol optical depth (AOD) and wind data were used. ... -
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 ... -
The pyrrolizidine alkaloids of Senecio syringifolius and S. hadiensis from Kenya
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Efficacy of neem chippings for mosquito larval control under field conditions
(University of Nairobi, 2015-03)Background An in depth understanding of mosquito breeding biology and factors regulating population sizes is fundamental for vector population control. This paper presents results from a survey of mosquito breeding ... -
Knowledge of primary health care providers in Nairobi East district, Kenya, regarding HIV-related oral facial and other common oral diseases and conditions.
(2015)Background: In the Kenya primary health care (PHC) setting where most patients, including nearly 1.4 million HIV-infected people, seek medical care, PHC providers are expected to identify and manage HIV-related oral diseases ... -
A revision of the genus Conicofrontia Hampson (Lepidoptera, Noctuidae, <br />Apameini, Sesamiina), with description of a new species: new insights from morphological, ecological and molecular data
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The aim of this study was to review the species of Conicofrontia Hampson, a small genus of noctuid stem borers (Noctuidae, Apameini) that is distributed in East and Southeastern Africa. We review the morphology of species ... -
Weed control in Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 1988)The use of herbicides of weed control in Kenya and other tropical countries is relatively new but gaining steady popularity. Full assessment of the importance of herbicides in Kenya in crop production is not readily ... -
Methylene blue for acute septic cardiomyopathy in a burned patient.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The objective of the study was to describe the use of methylene blue (MB) in a burned patient with acute septic cardiomyopathy. This case summary is about a 60-year-old Caucasian male who was admitted to the Burn Intensive ... -
Cutaneous manifestation in Children with HIV/AIDS
(2014)The most recent studies have explained almost 2.3 million Children are affected with HIV up to the end of 2009. Sub-Saharan Africa is the main region to at least 68% of the global total of HIV infection of 22.5 million. ... -
Understanding the long-lasting attraction of malaria mosquitoes to odor baits.
(University of Nairobi, 2015)The use of odor baits for surveillance and control of malaria mosquitoes requires robust dispensing tools. In this study, the residual activity of a synthetic mosquito attractant blend dispensed from nylon or low density ... -
Innovative Responses by Industry to Reduce Environmental Pollution and Degradation
(University of Nairobi, 2013)
