• Evaluation of feeding deterrents of Tephrosia Vogelii Hook and Calodendrum capense Thunb dusts against Prostephanus truncatus Horn in grain storage 

  Kirui Stella; Wanjala Fred; Kiprono Paul Chepkwony; Mulaa Margaret (2009)

  Biossay experiments were conducted both in the laboratory and in storage to evaluate efficacy and repellent properties of two botanicals; Tephrosia vogelii Hook and Calodendrum capense Thunb dust at the rate of 0.11%, w/w ...
• Evaluation of Factors Predisposing to Bacterial Contamination of Drinking Water Sources: A study at Kitale Municipality, Kenya 

  Rono Salinah J; Wamola Isaac A; Chebore S.C; Kirui Stella; Torrorey, Rispah (2009)

  Faecal contamination of drinking water was assessed using various water sources in households in four peri-urban areas of Kitale Municipality, Kenya. We measured counts of faecal and faecal thermotolerant coliforms in ...
• Tunga penetrans, Pediculus capitis and Sarcopte scabei infestations among Children <15yrs in Kamagut Location, Uasin Gishu District, Kenya 

  Choge Joseph; Wanjala Paul; Koech Julius; Kirui Stella; Ayaya Samuel (2009)

  Tunga penetrans, Pediculus capitis and Sarcopte scabei can cause itching and irritation on affected human skin, hence predisposing to secondary bacterial infections particularly serious in children. The study was carried ...
• Evaluation of Predictive CD4 Count and Clinical Reliability in Detecting Cryptococcus neoformans at Kenyatta National Hospital, Kenya 

  Choge Joseph; Khayeka Christopher; Songok Serah; Kirui Stella; Mdodo Rennatus (2009)

  Cryptococcus neoformans, which causes cryptococcal meningitis (CM), is increasingly becoming a fatal fungal infection, especially among HIV/AIDS patients, because the HIV virus targets and destroys CD4 T cells (core ...
• Preparation and Optimization of Rift Valley Fever Antigen and Sheep Anti-RVF Antibody for Sero-Diagnosis of Rift Valley Fever 

  Mbuki David; Ojola Partroba; Kirui Stella; Monjero Keneth; Wambugu Anderson; Choge Joseph (2010)

  Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a zoonotic, arthropod–borne RNA viral disease that may cause abortions in pregnant ruminants and haemorrhage in humans. RVF vaccination is currently unstable and shortlasting warranting need for ...

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