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Prevalence of malnutrition and its associated factors among children aged 6-59 months living in Kangemi and Gichagj Sub locations. Nairobi, Kenya.
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 2004-12)Malnutrition, which is a wide spread problem with devastating consequences, weakens immune system and worsens illness. It is a factor in about half of the deaths that occur among children under five years of age. ... -
The prevalence of malnutrition and Some associated factors among Pre-school children in an urban Slum, Kibera, Nairobi, Kenya
(1997)A cross-sectional survey was carried out in Kibera, an urban slum, Nairobi, Kenya to determine the prevalence of malnutrition among pre-school children. The study covered 226 randomly selected households with 335 ... -
Prevalence Of Mastitis And Associated Risk Factors In Dairy Goats In Machakos County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2017)Dairy goat production is playing an important role in the improvement of income of the poor farmers, poverty and hunger alleviation, though the enterprises are still faced with numerous challenges such as diseases, inbreeding, ... -
Prevalence of Mycotoxigenic Fungi and Efficacy of Multi-spectral Kernel Sorting and Irradiation Techniques in Management of Mycotoxigenic Fungi and Mycotoxins in Maize
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Maize, the main staple food in Kenya is largely affected by mycotoxin contamination mainly aflatoxin and fumonisins due to attack by toxigenic Aspergillus and Fusarium species, resulting in health and economic burdens. The ... -
Prevalence of obesity, its relationship with socio-demographic characteristics and associated morbidity with respect to hypertension and glycosuria in an urban population of Tanzania
(Department of Food and Nutrition Technology, 1990)This study served to determine the prevalence of obesity, morbidity Obesity, morbidity its determinants and its associated in an urban population of Tanzania. its determinants and accompanying in a randomly selected ... -
Prevalence of pica consumption among pregnant women from lower and higher economic groups.
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, University of Nairobi, 1993-08)An interesting phenomenon has been observed amongst pregnant women world wide, spanning over a number of decades; This is the consumption of non-food substances like soil, clay, chalk and many others. This practice is ... -
Prevalence of porcine cysticercosis in free range pigs and Associated risk factors in homa-bay district, kenya.
(Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology & Parasitology Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Nairobi, 2011-08)The present study was conducted in the year 2010 in Homa Bay District to investigate the status of T. solium cysticercosis, and its potential risk factors. Prevalence of infection was determined by ante-mortem lingual ... -
Prevalence of streptococcus a gala ctiae and Staphylococcus aureus in camel (camelus dromedarius) Milk in Garissa and Wajir districts of kenya, their Sensitivity to antibiotics and acceptability of Camel milk and its products
(Department of Food Science, Nutrition and Technology, 2010)Camel milk is commonly consumed raw by pastoralists in arid areas who may be unaware of the risks posed by such milk. It was therefore very important to determine the prevalence of Staphylococcus aureus and Streptococc ... -
Prevalence, Antimicrobial Usage And Resistance Profiles Of Campylobacter In Commercial Broiler Production Systems In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is the ability of a microbe to resist the effects of medication previously used to treat them. This phenomenon has emerged as a public health concern globally. Campylobacter is one of the ... -
Prevalence, Characteristics, Management and Outcomes of Wounds and Surgical Procedures in Domestic Cats Presented to Selected Veterinary Clinics in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)A retrospective study was conducted on clinical records of domestic cats presented to six Veterinary Clinics in Nairobi County, Kenya over a ten year period (2007 to 2016), with the objectives of determining 1) prevalence ... -
The Prevalence, Distribution and Economic Importance of Fasciolosis in Cattle, Sheep and Goats in Kenya
(University Of Nairobi, 2002)Fasciolosis is a trematodc zoonotic disease of public health and economic importance. The disease in humans is hardly recognized by medical doctors and is rarely considered as a differential diagnosis among other parasitic ... -
Prevalence, Etiology, Public Health Importance and Economic Impact of Mycobacteriosis in Slaughter Cattle in Laikipia County, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Mycobacteriosis is a chronic or acute systemic granulomatous disease that affects mammals, fish and birds. There are over 150 species recognized in Mycobacterium genus. The genus is divided into three groups according to ... -
Prevalence, intensity and lesions associated with gastro-intestinal parasites of indigenous chickens in Kenya
(Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, University of Nairobi, 2005)Indigenous chickens constitute over 74.0 % of poultry in Kenya and account for 75.0 % of the total poultry meat and 54.0 % of eggs produced in the country. Gastro-intestinal parasites are of economic importance as they ... -
Prevalence, intensity and pathological lesions associated with helminth infections in farmed and wild fish in upper tana river basin, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, 2010)Fish have become major source of protein and essential fatty acids for many Kenyans. Thus, many farmers are venturing into fish farming but have challenges due to fish diseases and parasites. This study examined the ... -
Prevalence, Intensity And Pathology Associated With Helminth Infections In Indigenous Chickens In Kiambu And Nairobi Counties, Kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology and Parasitology, 2012)The objective of the present study was to establish the prevalence, intensity and pathology associated with helminths infections in three age groups and sexes of free range indigenous chickens from farms and markets in ... -
Prevalence, intensity and pathology associated with parasitic infections in ducks in Nairobi and its environs
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology & Parasitology, 2010)A study was conducted to determine the type and prevalence of gastrointestinal, ecto and haemo-parasites and the intensity and pathology associated with the infections in different age and sex groups of ducks in Nairobi ... -
Prevalence, intensity and pathology of ecto and haemoparasites infections in indigenous chickens in eastern province of kenya
(University of NairobiDepartment Of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology & Parasitology Faculty Of Veterinary Medicine, 2009)Indigenous chickens constitute over 81% of poultry in Kenya and produce 71% of eggs and poultry meat. Ecto- and haemoparasites limit production of these birds in the rural areas. However, no previous studies have been ... -
Prevalence, intensity and risk factors of helminths and Haemoparasites infections in pigs in homabay district, Kenya
(Department of Veterinary Pathology, Microbiology & Parasitology Faculty of Veterinary Medicine University of Nairobi, 2010-08)A cross-sectional study was conducted to determine the prevalence, intensity and risk factors associated with the transmission of helminths and haemoparasites of pigs in Homabay District, Kenya. A questionnaire survey ... -
Prevalence, risk factors and antimicrobial resistance of escherichia coli pathotypes isolated from livestock and rats in slums areas of Nairobi
(University of Nairobi, 2018)E. coli is a facultative aerobic commensal microflora in livestock and human. Its detrimental effects in human and animal has attracted the most research interest. The current study was conducted to determine the antimicrobial ... -
Prevalence, Risk Factors and Geospatial Distribution of Giardia Duodenalis Infection in Dogs in Nairobi County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2021)Giardia duodenalis, the causative agent of mammalian giardiasis is a zoonotic parasitic infection that poses a serious public health risk. It is associated with diarrhea or loose stool in man and animals. The dog is as a ...