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Comparative Efficacy of Levofloxacin Versus Amoxycillin/Clavulanic Acid Combined with Azithromycin in Treatment of Community-Acquired Pneumonia
(European institute of knowledge and innovation, 2024-03-06)Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is an important cause of mortality and morbidity worldwide. Early initiation of antibiotics is highly recommended. In most CAP cases, multiple drug options are increasingly becoming ... -
Comparative evaluation of ELISA kit and HPLC DAD for the determination of chlorpyrifos ethyl residues in water and sediments
(Elsevier, 2013-12-15)Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kit is a versatile, cheap and relatively available tool that can be used in remote areas. In this study, performance of ELISA kit was evaluated in terms of accuracy, recovery, ... -
Comparative evaluation of fluorescent in situ hybridization and Giemsa microscopy with quantitative real-time PCR technique in detecting malaria parasites in a holoendemic region of Kenya
(Springer, 2017)arly and accurate diagnosis of malaria is important in treatment as well as in the clinical evaluation of drugs and vaccines. Evaluation of Giemsa-stained smears remains the gold standard for malaria diagnosis, although ... -
Comparative genomic and phenotypic characterization of invasive non-typhoidal Salmonella isolates from Siaya, Kenya
(PLOS, 2021)Non-typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) is a major global health concern that often causes blood stream infections in areas of the world affected by malnutrition and comorbidities such as HIV and malaria. Developing a strategy to ... -
Comparative Investigation of Fullerene PC 71 BM and Non-fullerene ITIC-Th Acceptors Blended With P3HT or PBDB-T Donor Polymers for PV Applications
(Frontiers, 2021)Fundamentally, organic solar cells (OSCs) with a bulk-heterojunction active layer are made of at least two electronically dissimilar molecules, in which photoabsorption in one (donor) generates Frenkel excitons. The ... -
Comparative Measurement of Fetal Haemoglobin Levels And Their Association with Antibody Responses to Plasmodium Falciparum Antigens Among Sickle Cell Patients in Bondo Subcounty, Western Kenya
(2018)ABSTRACT Plasmodium falciparum malaria infection remains one of the greatest global public health problems. However, studies have shown that fetal haemoglobin (HbF) protects against malaria in sickle cell disease (SCD) ... -
A comparative performance of indigenous chicken in Baringo and Kisumu Counties of Kenya for sustainable agriculture
(2016)The population of the world continues to increase especially in developing countries calling for increased food production which puts great pressure to develop a more sustainable agricultural economic activity throughout ... -
Comparative responses in plain black tea quality parameters of different tea clones to fermentation temperature and duration
(Elsevier, 2001-02-01)The amounts of black tea theaflavins, brightness, and sensory evaluations varied with clones in the order clone 6/8>SC12/28>S15/10, while thearubigins and total colour changed in the reverse order. The rates of change of ... -
Comparative seed longevity studies in selected Succullent genera: euphorbia, kalanchoe and edithcolia
(Maseno University, 2008)The future utility value of seeds of Euphorbia, Kalanchoe and Edithcolia pose challenges as none has been investigated for storage longevity under seed bank conditions yet their wild populations are threatened by ... -
Comparative Studies of Alum, Maerua Subcordata Root Tuber Powder and Juice Extract as Coagulation/Flocculation Agents
(2016)Turbidity is a great problem in water treatment. Comparative study was done on alum a commercial coagulant; Maerua subcordata root powder and juice extract a locally available natural coagulant to reduce turbidity and ... -
A Comparative Study of B-Cell Homeostasis and Epstein-Barr Virus Reactivation in Cidldren from areas Experiencing Divergent Plasmodium, Falciparumexposure and Endemic Burkitt's Lymphoma Patients
(Maseno University, 2011)Endemic Burkitt's lymphoma (BL) is a pediatric B-cell malignancy.associated with a lot of mortality. Although studies have implicated Plasmodium falciparum and Epstein Barr VIT,uS(EBV).infections iIlBL pathogenesis.their ... -
A comparative study of b-cell homeostasis and Epstein-barr virus reactivation in cidldren from Areas experiencing divergent plasmodium, Falciparumexposure and endemic burkitt's Lymphoma patients
(Maseno University, 2011)ABSTRACT 'Endemic Burkitt's lymphoma (BL) is a pediatric B-cell malignancy.associated with a lot of mortality. Although studies have implicated Plasmodium falciparum and Epstein Barr VIT,uS(EBV).infections iIlBL ... -
A comparative study of ecological factors that influence potential transmission of malaria in the Highlands and lowlands of western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2007)Vectored malaria, a major cause of morbidity and mortality in Africa South of the Sahara presently still prevails in highland areas. Malaria was eradicated from highland areas in the late 1950s using DDT against mosquitoes. ... -
A comparative study of health information systems in public and private health facilities in Kisumu county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)Health information systems (H.I.S) collect, collate, analyze, evaluate, store and disseminate health information used for planning, forecasting, budgeting, decision making plus monitoring and evaluating health programs. ... -
Comparative study of levels of academic aspiration and Psychosocial adjustment of adolescent students from single-mother and dual-parent families in Public secondary schools in gem district, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2014)At high school, adolescent's educational aspiration and psychosocial adjustment are ?f critical importance to their academic attainment. Parenting nature plays crucial role III the adolescents' academic aspiration and ... -
A Comparative Study on Effect of Caregivers Training on Health Outcomes of HIV Infected Children on Antiretroviral Therapy in Kenya
(Journal of Health, Medicine and Nursing, 2020-06-30)The purpose of this cohort study was to assess the effect of caregiver training on health outcomes of HIV-infected children aged 1-14 years on antiretroviral therapy in South Rift Valley, Kenya. Three hundred and twenty ... -
A Comparative Thermodynamic Study of AlF3, ScF3, Al0.5Sc0.5F3, and In0.5Sc0.5F3 for Optical Coatings: A Computational Study
(MDPI, 2023-11-27)Optical coatings are thin layers of materials applied to optical components in order to modify the transmission, reflection, or polarization properties of light. The common materials used for optical coatings include ... -
ComparativeStudiesofPhytochemicalandAntimicrobial ActivityocCarica papaya L. Extractsagainst Escherichia coli, Staphylococcus aureus andCandida albicans
(Archives of Ecotoxicology, 2020)Carica papayaextracts are known for their traditional medicinal uses. The ability of its parts to control the growth of common pathogens in the laboratory has been tested in different parts of the world ... -
Comparing different epidemiological models in field evaluations of selected genotypes from Solanum tuberosum CIP population A for resistance to Phytophthora infestans (Mont.) De Bary in Kenya
(Kluwer Academic Publisher, 2000)Late blight caused by Phytophthora infestans was monitored in field plots of potato genotypes selected from population A of the International Potato Center (CIP) germplasm collection. Disease severity was measured as percent ...