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Additive stabilization of plasmodium proteins present in dried infected blood specimens
(Maseno University, 2016)
Malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) are a great achievement to the implementation of parasite based diagnosis before treatment. They use a nitrocellulose strip coated with antibodies that target the Plasmodium antigens; ...
Serum-derived immune factors as correlates of Artemisinin-based combination therapy efficacy in treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Kombewa, Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)
Artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) is recommended first-line treatment for malaria in a number of Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. Recent reports of decline in efficacy of ACT and emergence of ACT resistant ...
Development and validation of a drying model for rastrineobola argentea fish in an indirect forced convection solar dryer
(Maseno University, 2019)
Rastrineobola argentea, (R. argentea) is a commercially important fish species in Lake Victoria, with a characteristically smaller size compared to the other fish and high surface moisture content. However the prevalent ...
Growth Performance, Survival and Economics of Clarias Gariepinus (Burchell 1822) Under Mono- And Polyculture with Oreochromis Niloticus on Varying Crude Protein Levels
(Maseno University, 2019)
With the progressive decline of capture fisheries and human population upsurge worldwide, aquaculture is expected to play a great role in ensuring sufficient fish in the market. Thus, aquaculture is promoted by world food ...
Phytochemical Evaluation of Cissampelos Parelra (A. Rich) Engl., Tinospora Oblongifolia { (Engl.)Troupin And Triclisia Sacleuxii (Pierre) Diels for Antiplasmodial and Antibacterial activities
(Maseno University, 2014)
Plants provide awide range of useful chemicals for inanaging many ailments. Large numbers of
biologically active compounds with wide varieties of structures have been isolated from plants
with some developed into drugs. ...
An Assessment of the Heterogeneity, Age Modulation and Protective Effect of Insecticide Resistance and Evaluation of Insecticide Treated Net Condition among Children under Five Years Of Age Infected With Malaria In Western Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2014)
Vector control remains central to the fight against malaria with insecticide-treated bednets
(ITNs) and indoor residual spraying (IRS) being a central component of the World Health
Organization (WHO) global strategy. The ...
Relationship Between Physicochemical Factors and Occurrence of Vibrio Strains in the Environment of The Lake Victoria Basin
(Maseno University, 2017)
Cholera is a substantial health burden in the developing world and is endemic in Africa, Asia,
South and Central America. The exact scale of the problem is uncertain because of
limitations in existing surveillance systems, ...
Growth and Physiological Response of Seven Amaranth Species to Soil Water Deficit
(Maseno University, 2018)
Soil water deficit is a principal abiotic factor that limit plant growth and development in dry
areas. Insufficient moisture contribute to soil water deficit and some negative effects on
plants such as reduced growth, ...
Prevalence, Genetic Diversity and Antimicrobial Susceptibility Pattern of Clinical Salmonella Isolates from Kapsabet and Kisumu District Hospitals in Kenya
(Maseno University, 2014)
The re-emergence of invasive non typhoidal Salmonella (NTS) is exacerbated by antimicrobial
resistance (AMR) to most commonly available antimicrobials. Extreme climatic changes, in
addition to increase in susceptible ...
Genetic Variability of Maize Streak Virus (Msv) for Virulence and Resistance in Maize
(Maseno University, 2014)
Maizestreakdisease (MSD), caused by Maize streak virus (MSV), reduces maize yields in an
infectedmaize plant by up to 100% even in high potential zones. The geographical range of
MSVis restricted to Africa and its ...