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Plasmodium falciparum Population Structure in Children with Malaria in Kisumu- Western Kenya
(Maseno university, 2011)
Plasmodium Jalciparum population structure in malaria endemic areas is characterized by extensive
genotype diversity, and wide spectrum of clinical presentation; from mild, uncomplicated malaria
to severe malaria and ...
Anthropogenic Point Sources and Levels of Nutrients to Winam Gulf of Lake Victoria, River Kisat and Nyalenda Wigwa Stream in Kisumu City
(Maseno University, 2011)
Liquid waste materials discharged at industries and Wastewater Treatment Plants (WWTP)
are usually swept off through surface runoff into River Kisat (RK) and Nyalenda Wigwa "-'stream (NWS) and finally into the Winam Gulf ...
Site and Seasonal Variation of Selected Physicochemical Parameters and Levels of Heavy Metals within the Aquatic Ecosystem in South Nyanza Sugarcane Zone
(Maseno University, 2011)
Sugarcane fanning has been the main anthropogenic activity done on a large scale in South Nyanza region of Western Kenya since 1979. Use of high rate 0t nitrogenous fertilizers has been in practice since the establishment ...
Toxicity and Mortality of Synergized Crude Essential Oil Extracts from Tagetes Minuta (L.) on Periplaneta Americana (Blattidae)
(Maseno University, 2011)
Cockroaches are insects that belong to the order Blattodea, suborder Blattaria and family Blattidae. The species that is most common and wide spread in the world is Periplaneta americana(L.). They are increasing in number ...
Occurrence and Antimicrobial Profiles of Salmonella Sp in Fish (Oreochromis Niloticus) and Selected Fish-Ponds in Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2011)
Salmonella, a gram-negative facultative rod shaped bacterium: '--'in the family Enterebacteriaceae, is found in the intestinal tracts of humans and animals. Salmonella causes salmonellosis, which manifests as two diseases ...
Effect of Insecticide-Treated Bed Nets (ITNs) On Multiplicity of Plasmodium Falciparum Infections in Children in Asembo Bay Area of Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2011)
Insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs) have been shown to significantty reduce malaria transmission in sub-Saharan Africa. Individuals living in areas of high malaria transmission generally harbour multiple parasite strains, ...
Plasmodium Falciparum Reticulocyte Parasitation in Children and adults With Uncomplicated Malaria: Association With Clinical, Parasitological and Haematological Outcomes in Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2011)
Reticulocytosis is an imp~rtant previously unappreciated surrogate marker of recent
Plasmodium Jalciparum reticulocyte parasitation. Evidence from studies in murine rand
primate models show increased prevalence nf ...
Temperature Compensation in Ultrasonic Ranging Systems: An Empirical Model
(Maseno University, 2011)
'Ultrasonic ranging systems have for many years been used to measure the distance between two points by emitting short bursts of high frequency signals and listening to the echo. It has been used as a means of acoustic ...
Coordination Chemistry and Liquid-Liquid Extracnon of Zinc(Ii), Cadmium(Ii) and Lead(Ii) Cations With .. (Pyrazol-I-Ylmethyl)Pyridine Ligands
(Maseno University, 2011)
Amongstthe countless man-made contaminants that infiltrate our water sources are heavy metals, usually as by-products of industrial processes. Many metals, particularly heavy metals are toxic. Metal contamination (e.g, Hg, ...
Assessment of the Levels of Micronutrients in Black Tea from Different Regions Of East Africa and Changes In their Levels Due to Agronomic Practices
(Maseno University, 2011)
Inadequate supply of micronutrients causes human h~ealth complications and is a worldwide
problem now referred to as hidden hunger. Beverages from Camellia sinensis are claimed to be
the most widely consumed fluids after ...