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Kaposi's sarcoma-associated herpesvirus protein ORF75 among HIV-1 patients in Kenya
(AOSIS Publishing, 2020)Histology is used to identify Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) in countries with low resources to fund healthcare costs. Approximately 95% of KS cases can be detected using a polymerase chain reaction -
Knowledge and adherence to the national guidelines for malaria case management in pregnancy among healthcare providers and drug outlet dispensers in rural, western Kenya
(Public Library of Science, 2016)Background Although prompt, effective treatment is a cornerstone of malaria control, information on provider adherence to malaria in pregnancy (MIP) treatment guidelines is limited. Incorrect or sub-optimal treatment can ... -
Knowledge and adherence to the national guidelines for malaria diagnosis in pregnancy among health-care providers and drug-outlet dispensers in rural Western Kenya
(The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2018)Prompt diagnosis and effective treatment of acute malaria in pregnancy (MiP) is important for the mother and fetus; data on health-care provider adherence to diagnostic guidelines in pregnancy are limited. From September ... -
Knowledge and Attitude of Agricultural Extension Providers on Use of Agrochemicals in Migori County, Kenya
(2017)Migori County located in South Western Kenya is currently experiencing severe environmental problems as a result of use of various agrochemicals in crop cultivation approaches and cropping methods meant to ensure increased ... -
Large-scale implementation of disease control programmes: a cost-effectiveness analysis of long-lasting insecticide-treated bed net distribution channels in a malaria-endemic …
(British Medical Journal Publishing Group, 2016)Introduction: Historically, Kenya has used various distribution models for long-lasting insecticide-treated bed nets (LLINs) with variable results in population coverage. The models presently vary widely in scale, target ... -
Malaria and anaemia among pregnant women at first antenatal clinic visit in Kisumu, western Kenya
(Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2007)objective To determine the prevalence of malaria and anaemia among urban and peri-urban women attending their first antenatal clinic (ANC) in an area of perennial malaria transmission. methods Between November 2003 and ... -
The management of microbial keratitis within Uganda’s primary health system: a situational analysis
(Wellcome Open Research, 2019)Background: Microbial keratitis (MK) frequently leads to sight-loss, especially when the infection is severe and/or appropriate treatment is delayed. The primary health system as an entry point plays a central role ... -
The management of microbial keratitis within Uganda’s primary health system: a situational analysis
(The Wellcome Trust, 2019)Background: Microbial keratitis (MK) frequently leads to sight-loss, especially when the infection is severe and/or appropriate treatment is delayed. The primary health system as an entry point plays a central role in ... -
May Measurement Month 2018: an analysis of blood pressure screening from Kenya
(European Society of Cardiology, 2020)Hypertension (HTN) is highly prevalent and the leading cardiovascular risk factor for death globally. A large proportion of individuals with high blood pressure (BP) are unaware leading to under treatment and poor control. ... -
Pediatric Reference Values for Some Renal Biochemistry Tests in Meru County, Kenya
(International Journal of Bioprocess & Biotechnological Advancements, 2019)International Journal of Bioprocess & Biotechnological Advancements -
Performance of malaria rapid diagnostic tests as part of routine malaria case management in Kenya
(The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2009)Data on malaria rapid diagnostic test (RDT) performance under routine program conditions are limited. We assessed the attributes of RDTs performed by study and health facility (HF) staffs as part of routine malaria case ... -
Pharmacokinetics of mefloquine and its effect on sulfamethoxazole and trimethoprim steady-state blood levels in intermittent preventive treatment (IPTp) of pregnant HIV …
(BioMed Central, 2016)Background Intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy with sulfadoxine/pyrimethamine is contra-indicated in HIV-positive pregnant women receiving sulfamethoxazole/trimethoprim prophylaxis. Since mefloquine is being ... -
Phytochemistry and insecticidal activity of Annona mucosa leaf extracts against Sitophilus zeamais and Prostephanus truncatus
(Journal of Asian Natural Products Researc, 2021)A new oleanane type triterpene characterized as 3α, 24-diacetoxy-12-oleanene (1) together with known compounds 2-10, were isolated from Annona mucosa leaf extracts. Their structural elucidation was accomplished using ... -
Predictors of Ocular Surface Squamous Neoplasia and Conjunctival Squamous Cell Carcinoma among Ugandan Patients: A Hospital-based Study
(Wolters Kluwer--Medknow Publications, 2018)AIM: The aim of the study was to assess the predictors of ocular surface squamous neoplasia (OSSN) and conjunctival squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) among Ugandan patients. MATERIALS AND METHODS: Patients presenting for ... -
A randomized controlled trial of folate supplementation when treating malaria in pregnancy with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine
(Public Library of Science, 2006)Objectives: Sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (SP) is an antimalarial drug that acts on the folate metabolism of the malaria parasite. We investigated whether folate (FA) supplementation in a high or a low dose affects the ... -
Risk Factors of Microbial Keratitis in Uganda: A Case Control Study
(Taylor & Francis, 2020)Purpose: Microbial keratitis (MK), is a frequent cause of sight loss worldwide, particularly in low and middle-income countries. This study aimed to investigate the risk factors of MK in Uganda. Methods: Using a nested ... -
Risk Of Transmission Of Hepatitis B And C Virus Through Blood Transfusion Due To Screening Methods At The National Blood Transfusion Centre In Nairobi, Kenya
(International Journal of Innovative Research and Advanced Studies (IJIRAS), 2020)The purpose of this study is to highlight the risk of transmitting HBV and HCV in blood banks in Kenya. This was a center based cross-sectional study. A total of 600 samples for blood donors attending the Regional Blood ... -
Selected genes of Human herpesvirus-8 associated Kaposi’s sarcoma among patients with Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 and Acquired Immunodeficiency Disease Syndrome
(AJOL, 2019)Kaposi's sarcoma (KS) is a kind of cancer that causes flat or raised lesions containing Human herpes virus 8 (HHV8). The KS lesions are common among immunosuppressed HIV patients. Highly Active Antiretroviral (HHART) treats ... -
Smartphone-based Ophthalmic Imaging Compared With Spectral-domain Optical Coherence Tomography Assessment of Vertical Cup-to-disc Ratio Among Adults in Southwestern Uganda
(NIH Public Access, 2021)Precis: Using optical coherence tomography (OCT) measurements as a reference standard for vertical cup-to-disc ratio (vCDR), a smartphone-based ophthalmic camera has a sensitivity of 67.7% and specificity of 96.7% to detect ... -
Stephanie Dellicour, Meghna Desai, George Aol, Martina Oneko, Peter Ouma, Godfrey Bigogo, Deron C Burton, Robert F Breiman, Mary J Hamel, Laurence Slutsker, Daniel Feikin, Simon Kariuki, Frank Odhiambo, Jayesh Pandit, Kayla F Laserson, Greg Calip, Andy Stergachis, Feiko O Ter Kuile
(BioMed Central, 2015)Background The artemisinin anti-malarials are widely deployed as artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT). However, they are not recommended for uncomplicated malaria during the first trimester because safety data from ...