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Antibiotic resistance mechanisms in Salmonella spp isolated from Rastrineobola Argentea from selected markets and Winam gulf beaches- Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)
Incidence of Salmonella resistance to various antibiotic agents, especially to the commonly available antibiotics in Kenya, is rising. Genetic elements such as Class 1 integrons have an important role in development and ...
Association of Serumestradiol levels and bone marrow Estrogen receptor densities in acute Myelocytic leukemia patients in Moi teaching and referral hospital, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2016)
Acute Myelocytic Leukemia (AML) is a cancer of the bone marrow characterized by arrested maturation along with uncontrolled proliferation of hematopoietic progenitor cells. Mostly, it affects persons of age 65years and ...
Acquired plasmodium falciparum-specific antibody responses are associated with efficacy to artemisinin-based combination therapy (act) in the treatment of uncomplicated malaria in Kombewa, western, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)
Significant advancement achieved in the chemoprophylaxis and chemotherapy of malaria has been pivotal for eventual reduction of malaria prevalence. However, a major setback has been the emergence of resistance to antimalarial ...
Differences in Antibacterial resistance profiles and genes between Escherichia coli isolates from humans and black rhinoceros in Lambwe Valley, Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2018)
Antimicrobials have been in use for decades in disease management, but emergence of resistant pathogens such as Escherichia coli have rendered its future of concern to public health. Increased human-wildlife interaction ...
Effect of NPK blended fertilizer application on soil Physico-Chemical Properties, Growth, physiology and yield of two finger millet (Eleusine coracana L. Gaertn.) varieties grown in acidic soils of Kakamega Western Kenya.
(Maseno University, 2018)
Finger millet is one of the most important cereal crops in Kenya. It is staple food rich in minerals and vitamins required for good health. Finger millet is a hardy crop compared to other cereals and it is for this reason ...
Prevalence of sickle cell trait and glucose-6-phosphate Dehydrogenase deficiency and their association with immunoglobulin- G antibody responses to selected Plasmodium Falciparum Antigens in Kanyawegi sub-location, Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)
The prevalence of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency and sickle cell trait (SCT) may vary within very close localities in malaria endemic areas due to dynamics in malaria incidence and demographics. ...
Determination of effective combinations of selected local materials for treatment of borehole water and to compare their effeciency with municipal water treatment technology
(Maseno University, 2016)
Use of contaminated water risks human lives hence should be treated to meet drinking water quality guidelines. The most applied technique is municipal water treatment technology (MWTT) though inaccessible in peri-urban/rural ...