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Evaluation of the SD Bioline TB Ag MPT64 test for identification of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex from liquid cultures in southwestern Uganda

Orikiriza P, Nyehangane D, Atwine D, Kisakye JJ, Kassaza K,  et al.
2017-03-31 • East African Medical Journal
2017-03-31 • East African Medical Journal
BACKGROUND
To confirm presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis complex, some tuberculosis culture laboratories still rely on para-nitrobenzoic acid (PNB), a traditional technique that ...
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Reporting on mental health illness (MHI) in Kenya: how well are we doing?

Gituma KS, Hussein S, Mwitari J, Kizito W, Edwards JK,  et al.
2016-10-01 • East African Medical Journal
2016-10-01 • East African Medical Journal
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Trends of reported outpatient malaria cases to assess the Test, Treat and Track (T3) policy in Kenya

Mbuli CW, Waqo E, Owiti P, Tweya H, Kizito W,  et al.
2016-10-01 • East African Medical Journal
2016-10-01 • East African Medical Journal
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Intermittent Preventive Treatment and Bed Nets Uptake Among Pregnant Women in Kenya

Karoki S, Kariuki L, Owiti P, Takarinda KC, Kizito W,  et al.
2016-10-01 • East African Medical Journal
2016-10-01 • East African Medical Journal
BACKGROUND
Malaria in pregnancy is a preventable disease which results in poor pregnancy outcomes. The use of intermittent preventive treatment in pregnancy (IPTp) and long-lasting i...
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Burden of soil transmitted helminthiases in primary school children in Migori County, Kenya

Nganga M, Matendechero S, Kariuki L, Omondi W, Makworo N,  et al.
2016-10-01 • East African Medical Journal
2016-10-01 • East African Medical Journal
BACKGROUND
Soil-transmitted helminthiases cause a substantial yet under-appreciated public health burden. School age children harbour the heaviest burden. Infected children experienc...
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Structured operational research and training in the public health sector: the Kenyan experience

Owiti P, Kosgei RJ, Ogutu O, Kizito W, Edwards JK,  et al.
2016-10-01 • East African Medical Journal
2016-10-01 • East African Medical Journal
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Epidemiology of cholera outbreak in Kampala, Uganda

Legros D, McCormick M, Mugero C, Skinnider M, Bek'Obita DD,  et al.
2000-07-01 • East African Medical Journal
2000-07-01 • East African Medical Journal
OBJECTIVE
To provide epidemiological description of the cholera outbreak which occurred in Kampala between December 1997 and March 1998. DESIGN: A four-month cross-sectional survey. ...
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Trends in Outpatient Malaria Cases, Following Mass Long Lasting Insecticidal Nets (LLIN) Distribution in Epidemic Prone and Endemic Areas of Kenya

Machini B, Waqo E, Kizito W, Edwards JK, Owiti P,  et al.
2016-10-01 • East African Medical Journal
2016-10-01 • East African Medical Journal
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HIV prevalence and demographic risk factors in blood donors

Zachariah R, Harries AD, Nkhoma W, Arendt V, Spielmann M P,  et al.
2002-02-01 • East African Medical Journal
2002-02-01 • East African Medical Journal
OBJECTIVES: To estimate HIV prevalence in various blood donor populations, to identity sociodemographic risk factors associated with prevalent HIV and to assess the feasibility of offeri...
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Spatial distribution and co-infection with urogenital and intestinal schistosomiasis among primary school children in Migori County, Kenya

Nganga M, Matendechero S, Kariuki L, Omondi W, Makworo N,  et al.
2016-01-01 • East African Medical Journal
2016-01-01 • East African Medical Journal