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Epidemiology of taeniosis, cysticercosis and trichinellosis in Iran: A systematic review
(2018)
Abstract
Background: The aim of this review was to establish the current epidemiology of
taeniosis, cysticercosis and trichinellosis among humans and animals in Iran by carry‐
ing out a comprehensive assessment of ...
Dietary Intake of HIV-seropositive Clients Attending Longisa County Hospital Comprehensive Care Clinic, Bomet County, Kenya
(Taylor & Francis, 2018)
Background: Dietary intake of HIV-seropositive persons remains a major concern across various settings around the globe. Inadequate dietary intake, infections and stage of disease progression elicit malnutrition among ...
Effectiveness of zinc-fortified water on zinc intake, status and morbidity in Kenyan pre-school children: a randomised controlled trial
(Cambridge University Press, 2018-10)
Objective
Zn deficiency and diarrhoea are prevalent and may coexist in children living in low-resource settings. Recently, a novel approach for delivering Zn via microbiologically treated, Zn-fortified water was shown to ...
Assessing the cost of laparotomy at a rural district hospital in Rwanda using time-driven activity-based costing
(Oxford University Press, 2018)
Background: In low- and middle-income countries, the majority of patients lack access to surgical care
due to limited personnel and infrastructure. The Lancet Commission on Global Surgery recommended
laparotomy for ...
A survey of aflatoxin M1 contamination in raw milk produced in urban and peri-urban areas of Kisumu County, Kenya
(Taylor & Francis, 2018-01-01)
Background: Food safety is of increasing global concern, and a OneHealth issue requiring attention of many disciplines. Aflatoxins are toxins produced by fungi and found in foods and feeds, and exposure causes negative ...
Reactive case detection of Plasmodium falciparum in western Kenya highlands: effective in identifying additional cases, yet limited effect on transmission
(BioMed Central, 2018-03-13)
Background: Identifying asymptomatic reservoirs of malaria parasites using index cases as entry points into the
community is potentially a cost-efective way towards achieving malaria elimination.
Methods: Within 1 year, ...
Enzymatic Activity of Endophytic Bacterial Isolates from Selected Mangrove Plants in Kenya
(The Open Microbiology Journal, 2018-11-14)
Microorganisms are a preferred source of enzyme production due to their high production capability and low cost of production. Bacterial endophytes occupy unexplored sites hence they represent a new source of enzymes with ...
Barriers and Opportunities to Advancing Women in Leadership Roles in Vector Control: Perspectives from a Stakeholder Survey
(The American journal of tropical medicine and hygiene, 2018-03-19)
Increasing the active participation of professional women in vector control (VC) activities may help promote greater gender equity in the workplace and reduce the burden of vector-borne diseases. This stakeholder survey ...
Assessment of Organizational Factors for Health Management Information System (HMIS) Performance in Elgeiyo Marakwet County, Kenya.
(EPH - International Journal of Medical and Health Science, 2018-03)
Health Management Information Systems (HMIS) have been used by many countries using
platforms adopted or own-designed. It’s implemented by integrating all healthcare services and
gives service providers the ability to ...
Combining food‐based dietary recommendations using Optifood with zinc‐fortified water potentially improves nutrient adequacy among 4‐to 6‐year‐old children in Kisumu West …
(John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2018-04)
Children in developing countries often face multiple micronutrient deficiencies. Introduction of zinc‐fortified water can increase zinc intake, but additional recommendations are required to address overall diet nutrient ...