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Genetic analysis of HIV-1 subtypes in Nairobi, Kenya
(Public Library of Science, 2008-09-11)
Genetic analysis of a viral infection helps in following its spread in a given population, in tracking the routes of infection and, where applicable, in vaccine design. Additionally, sequence analysis of the viral genome ...
NATIONAL HOSPITAL, NAIROBI
(EAsT AFRICAN MEDICAL JOURNAL, 2008-02)
Background: Electroencephalogram based studies done elsewhere suggest that epileptiform activity originates predominantly from the left cortical hemisphere. Thereis evidence that partial epilepsies (focal spike and wave ...
Primary cerebral angitis of the central nervous
(East African medical journal, 2008)
We report a case of a 28 year old female who presented with variedly progressive stroke like illness and raised intracranial pressure. Brain MRI scans revealed pericallosal and periventricular hyperintensities with oedema. ...
A review of electroencephlagrams done at the Kenyatta National Hospital, Nairobi
(East African Medical Journal, 2008-06-11)
Background: Electroencephalogram based studies done elsewhere suggest that epileptiform activity originates predominantly from the left cortical hemisphere. There is evidence that partial epilepsies (focal spike and wave ...
Pathological sub-types, risk factors and outcome of stroke at the Nairobi Hospital, Kenya
(East African medical journal, 2008)
Background: Stroke is one of the most common causes of morbidity and mortality the world over. Established risk factors such as arterial hypertension, diabetes mellitus, cigarette smoking, hyper-lipidaemia, micro-vascular ...
Distinct pattern of class and subclass antibodies in immune complexes of children with cerebral malaria and severe malarial anaemia
(Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2008)
Plasmodium falciparum infection can lead to deadly complications such as severe malaria‐associated anaemia (SMA) and cerebral malaria (CM). Children with severe malaria have elevated levels of circulating immune complexes ...
Association between sickle cell trait and low density parasitaemia among asymptomatic and parasitaemic individuals living in P. falciparum malaria Holoendemic region of Western …
(SDI, 2008)
The frequency of the mutant gene for sickle cell is widely distributed in the sub-Saharan Africa, the Middle East and the Indian subcontinent. There is epidemiologic evidence that sickle cell trait confers a survival ...
Bullous erythema multiforme after treatment with Malarone®, a combination antimalarial composed of atovaquone and proguanil hydrochloride
(SAGE Publications, 2008)
We report on a Kenyan woman who developed bullous erythema multiforme, in association with Malarone treatment.
Reduced immune complex binding capacity and increased complement susceptibility of red cells from children with severe malaria-associated anemia
(The Feinstein Institute for Medical Research, 2008-03)
Plasmodium falciparum malaria causes 1–2 million deaths per year. Most deaths
occur as a result of complications such as severe anemia and cerebral malaria (CM)(coma).
Red cells of children with severe malaria-associated ...
Medicinal plants used in the treatment of fungal and bacterial infections in and around Queen Elizabeth Biosphere Reserve, western Uganda
(Blackwell Publishing Ltd, 2008-06-01)
In Uganda, bacterial and fungal infections are prevalent especially, the sexually
transmitted diseases including HIV/AIDS. Because of low socio-economic empowerment,
traditional beliefs and cultural barriers, the ...