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Genome-wide comparative study of epstein-barr virus genomic recombination in endemic burkitt lymphoma and healthy children from jootrh, western Kenya
(Maseno university, 2022)
Endemic Burkitt lymphoma (eBL), the most prevalent pediatric cancer in Western Kenya, is augmented by the interplay between Epstein-Barr Virus (EBV) and holoendemic malaria infection. Despite the relevance of genomic ...
HEMATOLOGICAL AND BIOCHEMICAL PARAMETERS AS ALTERNATIVE MARKERS OF STOCKING DENSITY- INDUCED STRESS IN CULTURED NILE TILAPIA, (Oreochromis niloticus Linnaeus, 1758) UNDER CULTURE CONDITIONS.
(Maseno University, 2022)
Fish and fisheries play a significant role in meeting nutritional food security, more so of the poor communities in the low and middle income countries (LMIC).Oreochromis niloticusisone the most valuable warm water fishes ...
Relationship between the concentration of microcystin in serum and primary liver cancer in patients attending JOOTRH, Kisumu, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2022)
Microcystins (MCs) are toxins released by unicellular micro-organism known as cyanobacteria. These unicellular micro-organisms flourish in aquatic habitats with warm temperatures and nutrients rich water bodies. Microcystins ...
Evaluation of anti-leishmanial activities of Olea europaea, Kigelia africana, Terminalia mollis, Croton macrostachyus, and Bridella micrantha extracts
(Maseno University, 2023)
Leishmaniasis pose a significant medical concern worldwide which if left untreated, can be fatal. Although expensive and toxic, pentavalent antimonial drugs are the first-line treatment for leishmaniasis raising the need ...
Association between hiv-1 subtypes and drug resistance to first line therapy among individuals with advanced disease in Homa bay county, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)
Human Immunodeficiency Virus-1 remains a public health threat globally, and although antiretroviral therapy has greatly improved the lives of people living with HIV, challenges persist due to high HIV genetic diversity and ...
Sero-prevalence of Brucellosis and associated risk factors to Brucella pathogen in Tiaty, Baringo County, Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)
Brucellosis is a global zoonotic disease caused by Brucella pathogen, which affects man and animals. The disease has been reported across the world including Kenya. Information regarding the sero-prevalence and risk factors ...
Molecular determination of Plasmodium falciparum parasites with histidine-rich protein 2/3 gene deletions in a holoendemic area, Siaya county, western Kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)
Malaria remains endemic in western Kenya despite the various control interventions. Accurate diagnosis is key to the treatment and control of malaria. As such, the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends parasite-based ...
Prevalence and antibiotic susceptibility patterns of cotrimoxazole resistant bacterial uropathogens from Hiv patients attending Maseno mission hospital, western kenya
(Maseno University, 2023)
Urinary tract infections (UTI) are inflammatory disorders within the urinary system due to presence of pathogenic microorganisms. Taking advantage of lowered immunity in Human Immuno-deficiency Virus (HIV) patients, bacterial ...