Utafutaji Department of Biological Sciences Kwa jina la Kitabu
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Haematological Parameters by Age and Sex of Asymptomatic Indigenous Cattle and Sheep Infected with Gastrointestinal Parasites in Kerio Valley, Kenya
(American Journal of Biomedical Research, 2019)Gastro-intestinal parasites are prevalent and directly impede livestock production causing impaired productivity. Haematological parameters, which are likely to be influenced by parasites, are generally indicators of ... -
HAEMOPARAMETERS IN FEMALE PATIENTS WITH THYROID GLAND DISORDER AT MOI TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Thyroid gland disorders may lead to excessive or deficiency in release of thyroid hormones. The disorder commonly occurs in women and may affect various haemoparameters and present with unclear signs and symptoms not often ... -
Hatchability and Survival of silkworm Bombyx mori and Eri Worms under Controlled Environmental Conditions in Uasin Gishu County
(African Journal of Education, Science and Technology, 2022-06-01)Eri worm (Samia Cynthia racini), a domesticated non-mulberry silkworm is polyphagous and multivoltine, while mulberry silkworm (Bombyx mori) is bivoltine and feeds on mulberry leaves. Domesticated silkworms are highly ... -
Hepatocyte Alterations and Impact on Reproduction among New Zealand White Female Rabbits Fed Diets with Varying Levels of Aflatoxin
(Africa Environmental Review, 2022)Aflatoxin are poisonous compounds produced by fungi found in cereal grains and forage harvested or stored under humid-warm environmental conditions. Consumption of doses amounting to 20 -120 ppb of ... -
Identification and Determination of Wild Yam Distribution in Kenya
(International Journal of Research in Environmental Science (IJRES), 2023-06)Yam (Gen. Dioscorea) comprise globally distributed plants, a few of which are domesticated as a food crop. Some of the wild species are also harvested for their starchy tubers and tubules or as herbals, among several ... -
Immunoglobulin heavy variable (IgHV) gene mutation and micro-RNA expression in Burkitt’s lymphoma at Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Western Kenya
(African Health Sciences, 2019)Burkitt’s lymphoma (BL) is a virus associated childhood B-cell cancer common in Eastern Africa. Continued survival of B-cells in germinal centres depend on expression of high affinity immunoglobulins (Ig) to complementary ... -
IMMUNOHISTOCHEMICAL AND MOLECULAR CHARACTERIZATION OF BURKITT’S LYMPHOMA IN CHILDREN FROM P. FALCIPARUM, HIV AND EBV PREVALENT SETTING AT MTRH IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2016)Burkitt’s lymphoma (BL) is a B cell non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma (NHL) that affects children in equatorial belt of Africa. The region overlaps geographic areas with high prevalences of infectious diseases. Differential diagnosis ... -
IMPACT OF WATER AND SEDIMENT QUALITY ON BACTERIAL DENSITIES AND DIVERSITIES IN MARINE POND CULTURE SYSTEM IN MTWAPA CREEK, KENYA
(2016-05-20)The purpose of the present study was to analyze the impact of water quality and sediment quality on temporal variations of bacterial densities and diversities in marine pond culture system in Mtwapa Creek. The work was ... -
IMPACT OF WATER AND SEDIMENT QUALITY ON BACTERIAL DENSITIES AND DIVERSITIES IN MARINE POND CULTURE SYSTEM IN MTWAPA CREEK, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2013)The purpose of the present study was to analyze the impact of water quality and sediment quality on temporal variations of bacterial densities and diversities in marine pond culture system in Mtwapa Creek. The work was ... -
IN VITRO AND IN VIVO ANTIAMOEBIC ACTIVITY AND PHYTOCHEMICAL SCREENING OF SENNA DIDYMOBOTRYA (FRESEN) IRWIN CRUDE ROOT EXTRACTS
(University of Eldoret, 2016)Amoebiasis is a disease of global importance, caused by the eukaryotic parasite Entamoeba histolytica. It is the common worldwide cause of mortality from a protozoon after malaria. It is an important health problem, ... -
INCIDENCE AND SEVERITY OF ANTHRACNOSE (Colletotrichum lindemuthianum) ON SELECTED COMMON BEAN (Phaseolus vulgaris L.) GENOTYPES
(American Journal of Agricultural Research, 2020)Common bean (Phaseolus vulgaris L.), is among the most important legume crop for protein source in peoples’ diet globally and including Kenya. Anthracnose (Colletotrichum lindemuthianum) is a common disease of legumes ... -
THE INFLUENCE OF TRIMESTERS ON PROGESTERONE AND Escherichia coli URINARY TRACT INFECTION IN PREGNANT WOMEN ATTENDING MOI TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL ANTENATAL CLINIC
(University of Eldoret, 2018)Urinary tract infections (UTIs) are common health problem among pregnant women. The UTIs presents as either symptomatic or asymptomatic bacteriuria, which is a major predisposing factor for pyelonephritis that is linked ... -
INTEGRATION OF Allium cepa AQUEOUS EXTRACTS AND FARMYARD MANURES IN THE CONTROL OF Aphis fabae AND Tetranychus evansi INFESTING Solanum nigrum CULTIVARS IN WESTERN KENYA
(2016-05-19)The black nightshade, Solanum nigrum Linnaeus (Solanaceae), is a widely distributed tropical plant used as a nutritive vegetable and herbal medicine in East Africa. This plant expresses high levels of secondary metabolites ... -
INTEGRATION OF Allium cepa AQUEOUS EXTRACTS AND FARMYARD MANURES IN THE CONTROL OF Aphis fabae AND Tetranychus evansi INFESTING Solanum nigrum CULTIVARS IN WESTERN KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2016)The black nightshade, Solanum nigrum Linnaeus (Solanaceae), is a widely distributed tropical plant used as a nutritive vegetable and herbal medicine in East Africa. This plant expresses high levels of secondary metabolites ... -
INTESTINAL GEOHELMINTH NEMATODES INFECTIONS IN LANGAS
(2016-05-19)The prevalence and intensity of intestinal geohelminth nematodes was assessed among school children in Langas Primary School in Eldoret Municipality. The main objective of the study was to determine the relationships between ... -
INTESTINAL GEOHELMINTH NEMATODES INFECTIONS IN LANGAS PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN IN ELDORET MUNICIPALITY, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2013)The prevalence and intensity of intestinal geohelminth nematodes was assessed among school children in Langas Primary School in Eldoret Municipality. The main objective of the study was to determine the relationships between ... -
INTESTINAL PARASITIC INFECTIONS IN PATIENTS ATTENDING MOI TEACHING AND REFERRAL HOSPITAL ELDORET, KENYA
(University of Eldoret, 2017)Intestinal parasitic infections are major public health problems in developing countries. The distribution of these infections is mainly associated with poor personal hygiene, environmental sanitations and limited access ... -
INVESTIGATION OF ETHREL GAMETOCIDE IN FINGER MILLET (Eleusine coracana, L. Gaertn) HYBRIDS THROUGH GENETIC ANALYSIS
(University of Eldoret, 2015)Finger millet is a staple food crop of in Africa due to; desirable attributes like being highly nutritious, good grain storagability and strong cultural value. In Kenya, therefore, finger millet is on high demand for ... -
INVESTIGATION OF ETHREL GAMETOCIDE IN FINGER MILLET (Eleusine coracana, L. Gaertn) HYBRIDS THROUGH GENETIC ANALYSIS
(2016-05-19)Finger millet is a staple food crop of in Africa due to; desirable attributes like being highly nutritious, good grain storagability and strong cultural value. In Kenya, therefore, finger millet is on high demand for food, ... -
ISOLATION AND CHARACTERIZATION OF NEW COMPOUNDS FROM Strychnos henningsii AND THEIR ANTI-MALARIAL ACTIVITIES
(2016-05-20)Traditional medicines play an important role in the management of common fever associated with malarial symptoms, particularly in the rural Africa. However, their potential use as sources of medicines has not been fully ...