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Rapid Epidemiological Appraisal of Spatial Distribution of Animal Bite Injury Cases and Rabies Post Exposure Prophylaxis in Kisumu County, Kenya
(Research Square, 2020)
Animal bites in humans provide an important source of epidemiological information which is crucial in
enhancing rabies surveillance in humans and animals. Rabies post exposure prophylaxis consumes
substantial resources ...
Influence of blood group, Glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase and Haemoglobin genotype on Falciparum malaria in children in Vihiga highland of Western Kenya
(BioMed Central, 2020-07-09)
Genetic diversity of ABO blood, glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency and haemoglobin type and their ability to protect against malaria vary geographically, ethnically and racially. No study has been carried ...
Assessment of optometrists’ knowledge, skills and practice on cataract: a crosssectional study from Kisumu County, Western Kenya
(BioMed Central, 2020)
Background: The quality of life can be impacted negatively by blindness arising from cataract. The total prevalence
of blindness in Kenya is estimated at 0.7%, however cataract contributes almost half (43%) of the total ...
VAR2CSA Serology to Detect Plasmodium falciparum Transmission Patterns in Pregnancy
(CENTERS DISEASE CONTROL & PREVENTION, 2020)
Pregnant women constitute a promising sentinel group for
continuous monitoring of malaria transmission. To identify
antibody signatures of recent Plasmodium falciparum exposure during pregnancy, we dissected IgG responses ...
Socio-economic impacts of brucellosis on livestock production and reproduction performance in Koibatek and Marigat regions, Baringo County, Kenya
(BioMed Central, 2020)
Abstract
Background
Brucellosis in Africa is caused by Brucella species transmitted through contaminated or contacts with infected animals or their carcasses. The disease reduces livestock production and reproduction ...
First trimester use of artemisinin-based combination therapy and the risk of low birth weight and small for gestational age
(2020)
Background: While there is increasing evidence on the safety of artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) for
the case management of malaria in early pregnancy, little is known about the association between exposure to ...
Ecological drivers of genetic connectivity forAfrican malaria vectors Anopheles gambiae and An. arabiensis
(Scientific Reports, 2020)
Anopheles gambiae and An. arabiensis are major malaria vectors in sub-Saharan Africa. Knowledge of how geographical factors drive the dispersal and gene flow of malaria vectors can help in combatting insecticide resistance ...
Determinants of Adherence to the Recommended COVID-19 Prevention and Control Guidelines by Small Scale Retail Shop Operators in Rural Parts of
(2020)
Introduction: In order to prevent and control the spread of COVID-19 in Kenya the Ministry of Health (MoH) issued unprecedented guidelines to be followed by all citizens. Adherence to the MoH COVID-19 prevention and control ...
Determinants of Sexual Functionality Among Men Who Utilize Sex Enhancing Drugs
(Canadian Center of Science and Education, 2020)
This paper is based on the findings of a study carried out on the determinants of sexual functionality among men
who utilize sex enhancing drugs (SEDs). The study was submitted as a thesis in partial fulfillment for the ...
Determinants of aflatoxin exposures in Kenyan School-aged children
(Taylor & Francis, 2020)
Aflatoxins are naturally occurring food toxins known to contaminate cereals
with a carry-over effect in milk and meat products from farm animals raised
on contaminated feed. In children, continuous consumption of ...