Research

Sickle cell trait (HbAS) is associated with increased expression of erythrocyte complement regulatory proteins CR1 and CD55 levels in children

Abstract/Overview Aims: Erythrocyte complement regulatory proteins, complement re

The impact of Human Immunodeficiency Virus and Human Papillomavirus Co-Infection on HPV genotype distribution and cervical lesion grade in a semi-urban population in Tigoni, Kenya

Abstract/Overview Background: Cervical cancer, a common cause of death among wome

Risk Association between Human Leucocyte Antigens (HLA) and Cervical Neoplasia in Kenyan women

Abstract/Overview Cervical cancer is the second most common cause of cancer morta

Prevalence and correlates of genital warts in Kenyan female sex workers

Abstract/Overview Background—Our goal in the present study was to investigate the

Prevalence of human papillomavirus in women with invasive cervical carcinoma by HIV status in Kenya and South Africa

Abstract/Overview Data on the prevalence of human papillomavirus (HPV) types in c

Intermittent presumptive treatment of malaria to prevent low birth weight in newborns in a cohort of pregnant women from a malaria endemic area.

Abstract/Overview Objective: To determine and describe the patterns of low birth

Costs and cost-effectiveness of delivering intermittent preventive treatment through schools in Western Kenya

Abstract/Overview Awareness of the potential impact of malaria among school-age c

Relationships between anaemia and parasitic infections in Kenyan schoolchildren: A Bayesian hierarchical modelling approach

Abstract/Overview Anaemia is multi-factorial in origin and disentangling its aeti

Sensitivity of vegetation to climate variability and its implications for malaria risk in Baringo, Kenya

Abstract/Overview The global increase in vector borne diseases has been linked to

Mathematical modelling of liver cancer in Western Kenya

Abstract/Overview Liver cancer, also known as hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) is a

Diversity, distribution and abundance of potential rift valley fever vectors in Baringo County, Kenya

Abstract/Overview Abstract Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a zoonotic disease that occ

Perception of Cervical Cancer Patients on their Financial Challenges in Western Kenya

Abstract/Overview The number of cervical cancer cases is reported to increase amo

Spatial distribution and habitat characterization of schistosomiasis host snails in lake and land habitats of western Kenya

Abstract/Overview Intermediate host snails of schistosomiasis were surveyed in th

Perennial transmission of malaria in the low altitude areas of Baringo County, Kenya

Abstract/Overview Background Malaria causes the greatest public health burden in

CD23-Bound IgE augments and dominates recall responses through human Naive B cells

Abstract/Overview Human peripheral blood BCRμ+ B cells express high levels of CD2

CD23b isoform expression in human schistosomiasis identifies a novel subset of activated B cells

Abstract/Overview Resistance to schistosomiasis is associated with increased leve

Human schistosomiasis is associated with endotoxemia and toll-like receptor 2- and 4-Bearing B Cells

Abstract/Overview Schistosomiasis is caused by parasitic trematodes. Individuals

Decline in childhood iron deficiency after interruption of malaria transmission in highland Kenya

Abstract/Overview Background: Achieving optimal iron status in children in malari

The Plasmodium falciparum antigen MB2 induces interferon-γ and interleukin-10 responses in adults in malaria endemic areas of Western Kenya

Abstract/Overview Background: MB2 is a novel Plasmodium falciparum antigen of unk

Decrease in numbers of naive and resting B cells in HIV-infected Kenyan adults leads to a proportional increase in total and Plasmodium falciparum–specific atypical memory B cells

Abstract/Overview Human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection is associ

Home Based Care Practices Contribute To Delayed Health Care Seeking For Children Under Five Years with Fever in Malaria Endemic Areas of Western Kenya

Abstract/Overview Delay in care seeking at health facilities for malaria related

Knowledge, attitude and practice towards zoonoses among public health workers in Nyanza province, Kenya

Abstract/Overview We sought to determine the knowledge and attitude of public hea

Isolation and characterization of a novel Rickettsia species (Rickettsia asembonensis sp. nov.) obtained from cat fleas (Ctenocephalides felis)

Abstract/Overview A novel rickettsial agent, ‘Candidatus Rickettsia asembonensis’

Linking human health and livestock health: A “one-health” platform for integrated analysis of human health, livestock health, and economic welfare in livestock dependent communities

Abstract/Overview Background For most rural households in sub-Saharan Africa, hea

EFFECT OF DIVIDEND POLICY ON STOCK PRICES VOLATILITY FOR FIRMS LISTED ON THE NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE, KENYA.

Abstract Different researchers have failed to reach a consensus after investigati

EFFECT OF CORPORATE DISCLOSURE ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF FIRMS LISTED ON NAIROBI SECURITIES EXCHANGE, KENYA

Abstract Investors today are more cautious when making decisions on matters inves

EFFECT OF COUNTY GOVERNMENT REFORMS ON REVENUE COLLECTION PERFORMANCE IN KAKAMEGA COUNTY, KENYA.

Abstract Globally, revenue is viewed as a critical element of any state as it pro

EFFECT OF REWARD STRATEGIES ON NATIONAL POLICE SERVICE DELIVERY IN NAIROBI COUNTY KENYA

Abstract Despite the fact that the National Police Service is mandated to protect

Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of School Children on Prevention and Control of Superficial Fungal in Western Kenya

Abstract/Overview Superficial fungal infections are common among school-going chi

EFFECT OF CREDIT RISK MANANGEMENT ON FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE OF SELECTED MICROFINANCE INSTITUTIONS IN KENYA

Abstract Microfinance provides low-income individuals with a range of financial a