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EFFECTS OF MALARIA ON IMMUNE RESPONSE AGAINST TUBERCULOSIS AMONG CHILDREN IN UASIN GISHU COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Among tuberculosis (TB) high incidence regions, Sub-Saharan Africa is particularly affected with approximately 1.6 million new cases every year and 1 million people die from malaria every year (most are children 2 - 5 years ... -
Effects of Mondia Whitei ‘Mukombero’ on Sperm Parameters in Male Albino Rat
(Africa Environmental Review Journal, 2019)Infertility affects about 8 to 12% of the world’s population and, in about half of cases, men are either the single cause or contribute to the couple’s infertility. Many indigenous plants have been reported to be effective ... -
Effects of Organic and Inorganic Fertilizer on the Population Dynamics of Soil Microorganisms in Tea Rhizosphere at Kericho, Kenya
(International Journal of Plant & Soil Science, 2023-06)The long-term cultivation of tea (Camellia sinensis L.) alters microorganism communities in the rhizosphere; it can increase saprotrophs, pathogenic microorganisms and reduce symbiotrophs. Fertilizers are sources of plant ... -
EFFECTS OF POTASSIUM AND MAGNESIUM ON CASSAVA VEGETATIVE AND ROOT YIELD
(University of Eldoret, 2022-09)Cassava (Manihot esculentum) has a high potassium (K) demand and its application does not generally increase yields. Potassium may have antagonistic effects on magnesium (Mg) leading to deficiency of Mg in the soil. The ... -
EFFECTS OF TRYPANOSOMA BRUCEI BRUCEI INFECTION ON THE HISTOLOGY AND FUNCTIONING OF THE HYPOTHALAMO-THALAMUS-PINEAL GLAND AXIS IN MALE ALBINO RATS (Rattus novergicus)
(University of Eldoret, 2014)Trypanosomosis is a major health problem threatening the lives of over 60 million people in 37 countries in sub-Saharan Africa. It is caused by Trypanosoma parasites which are transmitted through a bite of an infected ... -
EFFICACIES OF CHLORFENVINPHOS, AMITRAZ AND ALPHACYPERMETHRIN AND THEIR COMBINATIONS ON RHIPICEPHALUS (BOOPHILUS) DECOLORATUS TICKS FROM CATTLE IN NANDI COUNTY, KENYA
(2018)The one-host tick, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) decoloratus, is a ubiquitous ectoparasite of cattle in Nandi County, Kenya. For more than one decade, the County has used plunge dips to apply, either chlorfenvinphos, amitraz ... -
EFFICACIES OF CHLORFENVINPHOS, AMITRAZ AND ALPHACYPERMETHRIN AND THEIR COMBINATIONS ON RHIPICEPHALUS (BOOPHILUS) DECOLORATUS TICKS FROM CATTLE IN NANDI COUNTY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2019)The one-host tick, Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) decoloratus, is a ubiquitous ectoparasite of cattle in Nandi County, Kenya. For more than one decade, the County has used plunge dips to apply, either chlorfenvinphos, amitraz ... -
Efficacy of Crude Bark Extract of Acacia Polyacantha Against Leishmania Donovani in Mice
(International Journal of Sciences: Basic and Applied Research (IJSBAR), 2020)The template is used to format your paper and style the text. All margins, column widths, line spaces, and text fonts are prescribed; please do not alter them. Paper size is A4 (page layout sizeA4). Use the normal margins ... -
EFFICACY OF FIPRONYL 200 G/L AND TERMIDOR IN CONTROLLING TERMITES.A LABORATORY AND GRAVEYARD TRIAL TEST
(2016-05-18)Fipronyl is chemical formulations of phenyl pyrazole insecticide acting on the chloride channel of nervous system of insects to hinder chloride metabolism of γ- amino butyric acid of insect’s nervous system. It has good ... -
EFFICACY OF Tagetes minuta L AND Tephrosia vogelii Hook CRUDE LEAF EXTRACTS ON Tetranychus urticae Koch AND Aphis fabae Scopoli
(2016-05-20)Red spider mites and aphids are examples of agricultural pests which are very problematic to many farmers in Kenya and further Sub- Saharan Africa. Efforts research wise are focused on the bioactivity, application methods, ... -
EFFICIENCY OF UNIVERSITY OF ELDORET SEWAGE TREATMENT SYSTEM USING BIOLOGICAL INDICATORS
(University of Eldoret, 2016)At the University of Eldoret, wastewater is treated using sewage treatment ponds. These ponds were constructed to cater for a few students when the university was a Teacher’s Training College. Since then, the treatment ... -
ELUCIDATION OF LOCUST AND GRASSHOPPER CONSUMPTION AND PROSPECTS OF REARING AS FOOD AND FEED IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2023-09)The increase in demand for the consumption of animal proteins coupled with the growing world population necessitates a re-evaluation of dietary habits. The strategies that can help increase food security include promoting ... -
Enhancing Sustainability of Biogas Production in Kenya
(Directorate of Research and Innovation, University of Eldoret, 2021-03)Biogas is essentially a mix of gases and can be produced naturally and articially. In natural conditions, the gas mainly methane is produced through wastes degradation by microorganisms and enter into the environment. ... -
EPIDEMIOLOGY OF BOVINE TRYPANOSOMIASIS IN KILIFI AND KWALE COUNTIES, COASTAL KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2022-09)Trypanosomiasis is a neglected tropical disease of human and animal populations in sub saharan Africa. Tsetse fly is the cyclical vector that transmits trypanosome parasites to animals and humans causing Animal African ... -
EPIDEMIOLOGY OF INTESTINAL PARASITIC INFECTIONS AMONG HIV INFECTED POPULATION, IN BUNGOMA COUNTY- KENYA
(2016-05-23)Intestinal parasitic infections are parasites that populate the gastro-intestinal tract of humans adding stress to both the humoral and cellular arms of the immune system already weakened by human immunodeficiency virus ... -
EPIDEMIOLOGY OF INTESTINAL PARASITIC INFECTIONS AMONG HIV INFECTED POPULATION, IN BUNGOMA COUNTY- KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2013)Intestinal parasitic infections are parasites that populate the gastro-intestinal tract of humans adding stress to both the humoral and cellular arms of the immune system already weakened by human immunodeficiency virus ... -
Epstein barr virus IgG and EBER-1 in Burkitt’s lymphoma children at a referral hospital in western Kenya
(Pan African Medical Journal, 2019)Burkitt's lymphoma (BL) is a frequent childhood B cell non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) in equatorial Africa associated with infections. Chronic Epstein Barr virus (EBV) infections can lead to host immune stimulation that ... -
ETIOLOGY OF LEAF RUST CAUSING FUNGI INFECTING SELECTED BRACHIARIA (Brachiaria mutica; Forssk) GENOTYPES IN KENYA
(2019)These rust diseases causing pathogens are also of importance to many crops, hence the need to clarify the species delimitations in the natural lineages infecting brachiaria grass. The classification of yellow leaf rust ... -
ETIOLOGY OF LEAF RUST CAUSING FUNGI INFECTING SELECTED BRACHIARIA (Brachiaria mutica; Forssk) GENOTYPES IN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2019)These rust diseases causing pathogens are also of importance to many crops, hence the need to clarify the species delimitations in the natural lineages infecting brachiaria grass. The classification of yellow leaf rust ... -
Euphorbia Plant Extracts: The Solution to the Tomato Wilt Disease
(Directorate of Research and Innovation, University of Eldoret., 2021-03)Tomato is one of the most important vegetables in Kenya and plays a critical role in income generation and creation of employment for both rural and urban populations, in addition to meeting food nutritional requirements. ...