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Prevalence of sickle cell trait and glucose-6-phosphate Dehydrogenase deficiency and their association with immunoglobulin- G antibody responses to selected Plasmodium Falciparum Antigens in Kanyawegi sub-location, Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)
The prevalence of glucose-6-phosphate dehydrogenase (G6PD) deficiency and sickle cell trait (SCT) may vary within very close localities in malaria endemic areas due to dynamics in malaria incidence and demographics. ...
Computational study of the structural, Electronic, optical and thermal properties of Hexagonal and cubic Germanium-antimony-telluride
(Maseno University, 2016)
The electronic, optical and thermal properties of hexagonal and cubic phases of
Ge2Sb2Te5 (GST) have been calculated using density functional theory (DFT)
as implemented in the QUANTUM ESPRESSO computer package. GST is ...
Effect of physicochemical factors and dyke on conservation of Oreochromis esculentus and Oreochromis variabilis in lake Kanyaboli, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2017)
Lake Victoria witnessed mass extinction of native fish species that coincided with introductions of Lates niloticus and Oreochromis niloticus about five decades ago. Small populations of O. esculentus and O. variabilis ...
Phytochemical investigations of lonchocarpus eriocalyx (harms), alysicarpus ovalifolius (schumach) and erythrina abyssinica (dc) for antiplasmodial, larvicidal, mosquitocidal and antimicrobial activities
(Maseno University, 2016)
Management of parasitic disease continues to be a burden and a major public health problem the world over today. Malaria is most lethal of the parasitic vector-borne diseases due to drug and vector resistance to the available ...
Morphological and molecular characterization, pathogenicity and co-infection effects of Ustilago kamerunensis with “candidatus phytoplasma oryzae” strain mbita 1 on napier grass growth tolerance under varying nutrients and moisture levels
(Maseno University, 2018)
ABSTRACT:
Napier grass (Pennisetum purpureum Schum.) is a leading feed for dairy animals in Eastern and Central Africa. In recent years the napier grass production has been threatened by napier head smut (NHS) and napier ...
Optimization of Graphene oxide with methyl-β-Cyclodextrin and carbon Nanotubes with Polypyrrole for removal of lead (ii) and copper (ii) ions from water
(Maseno University, 2018)
ABSTRACT
Heavy metals pose risks to the humans and the environment. Lead (II) and copper (II) are of particular concern because they can cause irreversible damage to vital body organs. Their sources include leaded paints, ...
Additive stabilization of plasmodium proteins present in dried infected blood specimens
(Maseno University, 2016)
Malaria rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) are a great achievement to the implementation of parasite based diagnosis before treatment. They use a nitrocellulose strip coated with antibodies that target the Plasmodium antigens; ...
Serum-derived immune factors as correlates of Artemisinin-based combination therapy efficacy in treatment of uncomplicated Plasmodium falciparum malaria in Kombewa, Western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2018)
Artemisinin-based combination therapy (ACT) is recommended first-line treatment for malaria in a number of Sub-Saharan African (SSA) countries. Recent reports of decline in efficacy of ACT and emergence of ACT resistant ...
Performance of kato-katz, mini-parasep and mini-flotac in detection of intestinal helminthes in Mbita, Homabay county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2015)
Schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis remain a serious public health problem that cause significant morbidity and mortality in developing countries. Fishing, car washing and use of fresh waters infested with ...
Responses of Humid Savanna Vegetation to the Interaction of Livestock Grazing and Rainfall Variability In Lambwe Valley, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2021)
Tsetse fly control in Lambwe valley has made the region habitable and opened it up for human settlement. The region has, therefore, experienced a steady increase in human population growth. Since most of the households in ...