Search Results - "OTIENO, P"
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Human Coronavirus NL63 Molecular Epidemiology and Evolutionary Patterns in Rural Coastal Kenya
Published in The Journal of infectious diseases (05-05-2018)“…Abstract Background Human coronavirus NL63 (HCoV-NL63) is a globally endemic pathogen causing mild and severe respiratory tract infections with reinfections…”
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Human metapneumovirus prevalence and patterns of subgroup persistence identified through surveillance of pediatric pneumonia hospital admissions in coastal Kenya, 2007-2016
Published in BMC infectious diseases (30-08-2019)“…Human metapneumovirus (HMPV) is an important respiratory pathogen that causes seasonal epidemics of acute respiratory illness and contributes significantly to…”
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Identification of missed viruses by metagenomic sequencing of clinical respiratory samples from Kenya
Published in Scientific reports (07-01-2022)“…Pneumonia remains a major cause of mortality and morbidity. Most molecular diagnoses of viruses rely on polymerase chain reaction (PCR) assays that however can…”
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Management of root knot nematodes (Meloidogyne sp.) and enhancing growth yield of greenhouse produced tomatoes by using fresh plant derived soil amendments
Published in Advances in horticultural science (01-10-2021)“…Production of greenhouse tomato is hampered by myriad of challenges emanating from growth medium in the subSaharan Africa (SSA), which has led to instability…”
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Rotavirus group A genotype circulation patterns across Kenya before and after nationwide vaccine introduction, 2010-2018
Published in BMC infectious diseases (13-07-2020)“…Kenya introduced the monovalent G1P [8] Rotarix® vaccine into the infant immunization schedule in July 2014. We examined trends in rotavirus group A (RVA)…”
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Effectiveness of Rotarix® vaccine in Africa in the first decade of progressive introduction, 2009-2019: systematic review and meta-analysis
Published in Wellcome open research (2020)“…Background: Randomized controlled trials of licensed oral rotavirus group A (RVA) vaccines, indicated lower efficacy in developing countries compared to…”
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Prevalence and Phylogenetic Diversity of Pathogenic Fusarium Species in Genotypes of Wheat Seeds in Three Rift Valley Regions, Kenya
Published in Advances in agriculture (Hindawi Publishing Corporation) (30-01-2021)“…Wheat is a source of nutrients for around 40% world’s population and the second most important cereal crop in Kenya. However, Fusarium head blight (FHB)…”
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Comparative evaluation of ELISA kit and HPLC DAD for the determination of chlorpyrifos ethyl residues in water and sediments
Published in Talanta (Oxford) (15-12-2013)“…Enzyme linked immunosorbent assay (ELISA) kit is a versatile, cheap and relatively available tool that can be used in remote areas. In this study, performance…”
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Effectiveness of Rotarix ® vaccine in Africa in the first decade of progressive introduction, 2009-2019: systematic review and meta-analysis
Published in Wellcome open research (2020)“…Randomized controlled trials of licensed oral rotavirus group A (RVA) vaccines, indicated lower efficacy in developing countries compared to developed…”
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Infection patterns of endemic human coronaviruses in rural households in coastal Kenya
Published in Wellcome open research (2021)“…The natural history and transmission patterns of endemic human coronaviruses are of increased interest following the emergence of severe acute respiratory…”
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Surveillance of endemic human coronaviruses (HCoV-NL63, OC43 and 229E) associated with childhood pneumonia in Kilifi, Kenya
Published in Wellcome open research (2020)“…Introduction: Human coronaviruses (HCoVs) circulate endemically in human populations, often with seasonal variation. We describe the long-term patterns of…”
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Incidence and correlates of tuberculosis IGRA conversion among HIV-infected postpartum women
Published in The international journal of tuberculosis and lung disease (01-07-2015)“…SETTING: Prevention of maternal-to-child transmission program at a tertiary care hospital in Nairobi, Kenya. The risk of acquiring Mycobacterium tuberculosis…”
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Surveillance of respiratory viruses among children attending a primary school in rural coastal Kenya
Published in Wellcome open research (2020)“…Background: Respiratory viruses are primary agents of respiratory tract diseases. Knowledge on the types and frequency of respiratory viruses affecting…”
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Breast-feeding and HIV-1 infection: maternal health
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Monitoring the occurrence and distribution of selected organophosphates and carbamate pesticide residues in the ecosystem of Lake Naivasha, Kenya
Published in Toxicological and environmental chemistry (02-01-2015)“…Although use of pesticides is critical in agricultural production, their residues present a potential risk to non-target organisms and lower the quality of…”
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Human rhinovirus spatial-temporal epidemiology in rural coastal Kenya, 2015-2016, observed through outpatient surveillance
Published in Wellcome open research (27-03-2019)“…Background: Human rhinovirus (HRV) is the predominant cause of upper respiratory tract infections, resulting in a significant public health burden. The virus…”
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Molecular characterization of rotavirus group A strains circulating prior to vaccine introduction in rural coastal Kenya, 2002-2013
Published in Wellcome open research (15-05-2019)“…Background: Kenya introduced the monovalent Rotarix® rotavirus group A (RVA) vaccine nationally in mid-2014. Long-term surveillance data is important prior to…”
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Diagnosis of sexually transmitted infections and bacterial vaginosis among HIV-1-infected pregnant women in Nairobi
Published in International journal of STD & AIDS (01-08-2010)“…HIV-infected women with sexually transmitted infections (STIs) or bacterial vaginosis (BV) during pregnancy are at increased risk for poor obstetric outcomes…”
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Molecular characterization of rotavirus group A strains circulating prior to vaccine introduction in rural coastal Kenya, 2002-2013
Published in Wellcome open research (2018)“…Kenya introduced the monovalent Rotarix® rotavirus group A (RVA) vaccine nationally in mid-2014. Long-term surveillance data is important prior to wide-scale…”
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Human rhinovirus spatial-temporal epidemiology in rural coastal Kenya, 2015-2016, observed through outpatient surveillance
Published in Wellcome open research (2018)“…Human rhinovirus (HRV) is the predominant cause of upper respiratory tract infections, resulting in a significant public health burden. The virus circulates as…”
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