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Seroprevalence of dengue fever virus in the adult Kenyan population In Nairobi, Eldoret and Kisumu Regions
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Background: - Dengue virus (DENV) is a mosquito-borne pathogen causing Dengue fever (DF) and dengue haemorrhagic fever (DHF). It is spread by the Aedes mosquitoes which are container breeders and live in close proximity ... -
Seroprevalence of hepatitis B and C viral coinfections among children infected with human Immuno-deficiency virus at Kenyatta national Hospital, kenya.
(University Of NairobiCollege of Health Sciences, 2010)Although antiretroviral therapy has reduced the incidence of opportunistic infections among HIV infected individuals in both developed and developing countries, there has been an increase in chronic hepatitis B and C ... -
Seroprevalence of hepatitis B surface antigen and it’s associated factors among hiv positive pregnant women in Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospital, Kisumu, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2015)Introduction: Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) are among the leading causes of infectious disease deaths worldwide. The two viruses are highly endemic in sub-Saharan Africa. Pregnant women who ... -
Seroprevalence of hepatitis c among HIV infected adult patients attending comprehensive care center at kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background Hepatitis C virus (HCV) has emerged as the second major viral infection after human immunodeficiency virus within the past two decades and co infection with HIV represents a major problem, with a significant ... -
Seroprevalence of hepatitis C virus antibody in transfused children at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2002)Objective. To determine the seroprevalence of HCV antibody in children with history of exposure to blood/blood products at KNH. Study design. A cross sectional survey was carried out in an attempt to describe the ... -
Seroprevalence of Human Herpesvirus 8 and Selected Associated Factors Among Blood Donors at Two Blood Donor Centres in Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Human Herpesvirus 8 (HHV8), also known as Kaposi sarcoma associated herpes virus (KSHV) has been isolated as the causative virus for all types of Kaposi sarcoma (KS); endemic, classic, epidemic and transplant ... -
Seroprevalence Of Human T- Cell Lymphotropic Virus 1 And 2 In Blood Donors At Two Blood Donor Centres In Nairobi, Kenya.
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: Human T-cell Lymphotrophic Virus is known to cause Adult T-cell leukemia/lymphoma and HTLV-associated myelopathy/tropical spastic para-paresis. Transfusion of contaminated blood is the major mode of HTLV-1/2 ... -
Seroprevalence of Syphilis at Delivery at Mount Meru Regional Hospital Tanzania
(University of NairobiDepartment of Obstetrics and Gynaecology, 2013)In Tanzania Screening for Syphilis during antenatal care is only done once at booking. So far in Arusha region like many other regions in Tanzanian hospitals, no study has been done to establish the actual seroprevalence ... -
Seroprevalence of Taenia Saginata Cysts in Cattle, Human Hospital Cases of Taniasis and Risk Factors for Human Taeniasis in Kajiado County, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Taenia saginata is a zoonotic tapeworm that causes disease in cattle and human. A cross sectional survey was conducted between June and July 2021 in Kajiado County, Kenya to (i) estimate the seroprevalence of Taenia saginata ... -
Seroprevalence Of Zika Virus In Selected Regions In Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2019)Background: The 2015-2016 Zika virus pandemic in South America stirred worldwide concern by the public and scientific community. This was due to studies linking Zika virus infection to neurological complications such as ... -
Serotyping, Antimicrobial Resistance Profiling and Assessment of Non-typhoidal Salmonella Risk Factors in Children Aged 5 Years and Below in Selected Study Sites in Mukuru Informal Settlement
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Non-Typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) presents a pressing global health challenge, notably in low- and middle-income countries. In Kenya, NTS contributes to a substantial proportion of bacteremia cases in both children and adults, ... -
Serum Anti-mullerian Hormone as a Predictor of Metaphase Ii Oocyte Yield During Controlled Ovarian Stimulation in a Private Fertility Clinic in Nairobi, Kenya
(Uon, 2021)Background: Treatment of infertility is a major global problem which has remained a challenge in many ways. The cornerstone of in vitro fertilization (IVF), which forms the end point in care of infertile couples, is ... -
Serum Biomarkers For Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease In Patients On Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy In Homa-Bay County Referral Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) continues as a major public health problem both in developing as well as developed nations. The prevalence of HIV in Kenya as determined by the National Aids Control Council ... -
Serum Biomarkers For Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease In Patients On Highly Active Antiretroviral Therapy In Homa-Bay County Referral Hospital, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, 2018)Background: Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) continues as a major public health problem both in developing as well as developed nations. The prevalence of HIV in Kenya as determined by the National Aids Control Council ... -
Serum calcium, phosphate and parathyroid hormone levels in kidney transplant recipients
(University of Nairobi, 2014)Background Successful renal transplantation corrects the abnormalities of mineral metabolism that lead to mineral bone disease. This includes correction of uremia, normalization of serum calcium and phosphorus levels, ... -
Serum Electrolytes in Neonates With Moderate and Severe Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy on Therapeutic Hypothermia at Kenyatta National Hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2023)Background Hypoxic Ischaemic Encephalopathy (HIE) is a birth complication affecting full term infants. Globally, it contributes to significant morbidity and mortality in newborns. In the developed world, the incidence of ... -
Serum erythropoietin in patients with anaemia on haart attending the Kenyatta National Hospital comprehensive care centre.
(University of NairobiSchool of Medicine, 2013-01)Background: The HIV/AIDS pandemic is one of the leading health challenges in the world and Kenya today. Anaemia is the leading hematological abnormality in HIV/AIDS and an independent contributor to morbidity and mortality. ... -
Serum ferritin levels in patients with sickle cell anaemia at the Kenyatta national hospital
(University of Nairobi, 2016)Background: The iron levels in Sickle Cell Anaemia (SCA) are thought to be increased as a result of the repeated red cell transfusion, haemolysis with subsequent recycling and accumulation of iron. Red cell transfusion ... -
Serum high-sensitivity C-reactive protein concentration in healthy blood donors at the National Blood Transfusion Centre, Nairobi, Kenya
(University of Nairobi, Kenya, 2011)BACKGROUND: According to the WHO, an estimated 17 million persons die annually from cardiovascular disease (CVD). The burden of CVD is rising rapidly in the developing countries but stabilizing or declining in the developed ... -
Serum homocysteine and lipid profiles in preeclamptic patients at kenyatta national hosptal - a comparative descriptive cross sectional study
(Department of Medicine, University of Nairobi, 2006)Pre eclampsia has been described since the early eighteenth century and occurs in 2 - 6-% of all pregnancies It is characterized by elevated blood pressure, proteinuria and I or oedema. 1ne primary pathology is in the ...
