Optimization of a Loop-Mediated Isothermal Amplification Assay as a Point-of-Care Tool for the Detection of Wuchereria bancrofti in Human Blood in Tana River Delta, Kenya

Autor: Mugasa Claire, Wachira Dorcas, Githae Rosemary, Mutahi Wilkinson, Kagai Jim, Kamau Luna, Ichugu Christine, Lusweti Japheth, Waigi Emily, Kinyatta Nancy, Wambua Lillian

Publikováno v: Journal of Parasitology Research, Vol 2021 (2021)

Introduction. Accurate detection of filarial parasites in humans and vectors is essential for the implementation and evaluation of Global and National Programs to eliminate lymphatic filariasis. Immunological methods to detect infection are available

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https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/6650870

Molecular Characterization and Phylogenetic analysis ofWuchereria bancroftiin human blood samples from Malindi and Tana River Delta, endemic regions in Kenya

Autor: Kamau Luna, Mutahi Wilkinson, Waigi Emily, Lusweti Japheth, Wachira Dorcas, Kagai Jim, Solomon Langat, Kinyatta Nancy, Ichugu Christine, Wambua Lillian, Githae Rosemary, Mugasa Claire

IntroductionLymphatic filariasis is a debilitating disease caused by filarial worms;Wuchereria bancrofti, Brugia MalayiandB. Timori. It is earmarked for elimination by the year 2020 through the Global Program for the Elimination of Lymphatic Filarias

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https://doi.org/10.1101/648220

Comparison of Indoor Mosquito Collection Methods in the Assessment of Lymphatic Filariasis Transmission Dynamics in Mosquito Vectors in Tana River County, Kenya.

Autor: Kinyatta NM; Centre for Biotechnology Research and Development, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya., Ng'ang'a ZW; The South Eastern Kenya University, Kitui, Kenya., Kamau L; Centre for Biotechnology Research and Development, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya., Kagai JM; Centre for Biotechnology Research and Development, Kenya Medical Research Institute, Nairobi, Kenya.

Publikováno v: The East African health research journal [East Afr Health Res J] 2018; Vol. 2 (1), pp. 58-66. Date of Electronic Publication: 2018 Apr 01.

Comparison of Giemsa and acridine orange stains for the diagnosis of Leishmania donovani in biopsies of infected hamsters.

Autor: Mbati PA; Kenya Medial Research Institute, Biomedical Sciences Research Centre, P.O. Box 54840, Nairobi, Kenya., Abok K, Anjili CO, Orago AS, Kagai JM, Githure JI, Koech DK

Publikováno v: African journal of health sciences [Afr J Health Sci] 1995 Feb; Vol. 2 (1), pp. 228-231.

Pristane (2,6,10,14-Tetramethyl-pentadecane) inhibits disease progression in Leishmania-infected Balb/c mice.

Autor: Mbati PA; Biomedical Sciences Research Centre, Kenya Medical Research Institute, P.O.Box 54840, Nairobi, Kenya., Abok K, Orago AS, Anjili CO, Kagai JM, Githure JI, Koech DK

Publikováno v: African journal of health sciences [Afr J Health Sci] 1994 Nov; Vol. 1 (4), pp. 157-159.