Search Results - "Thiongo, F.W."

Spatial patterns of human water contact and Schistosoma mansoni transmission and infection in four rural areas in Machakos District, Kenya by Kloos, H., Fulford, A.J.C., Butterworth, A.E., Sturrock, R.F., Ouma, J.H., Kariuki, H.C., Thiongo, F.W., Dalton, P.R., Klumpp, R.K.

“…This paper presents the results of microgeographical studies of human water contact behavior and Schistosoma mansoni transmission levels and intensity of…”
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Schistosomiasis mansoni in Kenya: relationship between infection and anaemia in schoolchildren at the community level by Sturrock, R.F., Kariuki, H.C., Thiongo, F.W., Gachare, J.W., Omondi, B.G.O., Ouma, J.H., Mbugua, G., Butterworth, A.E.

“…Haematological surveys were carried out in 3 schools in 2 areas where Schistosoma mansoni is endemic in Machakos District, Kenya, before and after a treatment…”
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Quality control of Kato slide counts for Schistosoma mansoni : a review of 12 years' experience in Kenya by STURROCK, R. F, OUMA, J. H, KARIUKI, H. C, THIONGO, F. W, KOECH, D. K, BUTTERWORTH, A. E

“…A total of 19 annual or biannual audits were performed over a 12-year period by an independent microscopist on randomized subsamples of Kato slides examined…”
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Egg laying and growth in Helisoma duryi (Wetherby) (Pulmonata: Planorbidae): Effect of population density and mode of fertilization by Madsen, H, Thiongo, F.W, Ouma, J.H

“…Helisoma duryi proposed as biological control agent for schistosomiasis, studies of egg laying and growth indicate that repeated introductions may be necessary…”
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Chemotherapy-based control of schistosomiasis haematobia. 3. Snail studies monitoring the effect of chemotherapy on transmission in the Msambweni area, Kenya by Sturrock, R F, Kinyanjui, H, Thíongo, F W, Tosha, S, Ouma, J H, King, C H, Koech, D, Siongok, T K, Mahmoud, A A

“…Regular snail sampling was performed at 40 sites, representing the principal snail habitats, during a 4 year chemotherapy programme targetted at…”
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