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pro vyhledávání: '"Luna Kamau"'
Autor:
Luna Kamau, Kelly L. Bennett, Eric Ochomo, Jeremy Herren, Silas Agumba, Samson Otieno, Diana Omoke, Damaris Matoke-Muhia, David Mburu, Joseph Mwangangi, Edith Ramaita, Elijah O. Juma, Charles Mbogo, Sonia Barasa, Alistair Miles
Publikováno v:
Malaria Journal, Vol 23, Iss 1, Pp 1-12 (2024)
Abstract Background Anopheles coluzzii is a primary vector of malaria found in West and Central Africa, but its presence has hitherto never been documented in Kenya. A thorough understanding of vector bionomics is important as it enables the implemen
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/a8e05f691a7c4b478464748e06533727
Autor:
Eric Ochomo, Samuel S. C. Rund, Rosheen S. Mthawanji, Christophe Antonio-Nkondjio, Maxwell Machani, Siriman Samake, Rosine Z. Wolie, Sandrine Nsango, Laurel Anne Lown, Damaris Matoke-Muhia, Luna Kamau, Edward Lukyamuzi, Jane Njeri, Joseph Chabi, Otubea Owusu Akrofi, Charles Ntege, Victor Mero, Charles Mwalimu, Samson Kiware, Etienne Bilgo, Mohamed Moumine Traoré, Yaw Afrane, Emmanuel Hakizimana, Mbanga Muleba, Emma Orefuwa, Prosper Chaki, Elijah Omondi Juma
Publikováno v:
Malaria Journal, Vol 23, Iss 1, Pp 1-15 (2024)
Abstract Africa and the United States are both large, heterogeneous geographies with a diverse range of ecologies, climates and mosquito species diversity which contribute to disease transmission and nuisance biting. In the United States, mosquito co
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/2292792218534628ba6ce625be657dee
Autor:
Eric O. Ochomo, Sylvia Milanoi, Bernard Abong’o, Brenda Onyango, Margaret Muchoki, Diana Omoke, Evelyn Olanga, Laban Njoroge, Elijah Omondi Juma, James Dan Otieno, Damaris Matoke-Muhia, Luna Kamau, Cristina Rafferty, John E. Gimnig, Mildred Shieshia, Daniel Wacira, Joseph Mwangangi, Marta Maia, Charles Chege, Ahmeddin Omar, Martin K. Rono, Lucy Abel, Wendy Prudhomme O’Meara, Andrew Obala, Charles Mbogo, Lenson Kariuki
Publikováno v:
Emerging Infectious Diseases, Vol 29, Iss 12, Pp 2498-2508 (2023)
The Anopheles stephensi mosquito is an invasive malaria vector recently reported in Djibouti, Ethiopia, Sudan, Somalia, Nigeria, and Ghana. The World Health Organization has called on countries in Africa to increase surveillance efforts to detect and
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/f7e3701c42424b02b41c73328de15946
Autor:
Nancy Kinyatta, Dorcas Wachira, Rosemary Githae, Japheth Lusweti, Johnstone Ingonga, Christine Ichugu, Caroline Maina, Rukiya Haji, Francis Kimani, Rael Musili, Jacinta Muli, Luna Kamau
Publikováno v:
Scientific Reports, Vol 13, Iss 1, Pp 1-13 (2023)
Abstract Lymphatic filariasis is a mosquito borne disease which leads to abnormal painful enlarged body parts, severe disability and social stigma. We screened Wuchereria bancrofti in Matayos constituency in Busia County. Blood samples were collected
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/8aa3861a9ee14c36b78a703fd97972c5
Autor:
Godfrey Nattoh, Brenda Onyango, Edward Edmond Makhulu, Diana Omoke, Lilian Mbaisi Ang’ang’o, Luna Kamau, Maxwell Machani Gesuge, Eric Ochomo, Jeremy Keith Herren
Publikováno v:
Parasites & Vectors, Vol 16, Iss 1, Pp 1-12 (2023)
Abstract Background The demonstration that the recently discovered Anopheles symbiont Microsporidia MB blocks malaria transmission in Anopheles arabiensis and undergoes vertical and horizontal transmission suggests that it is a promising candidate fo
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/711b2760cf2d438f9ecab30ec4702cb8
Autor:
Sharon Mwagira-Maina, Steven Runo, Lucy Wachira, Stanley Kitur, Sarah Nyasende, Brigid Kemei, Eric Ochomo, Damaris Matoke-Muhia, Charles Mbogo, Luna Kamau
Publikováno v:
Malaria Journal, Vol 20, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2021)
Abstract Background Molecular diagnostic tools have been incorporated in insecticide resistance monitoring programmes to identify underlying genetic basis of resistance and develop early warning systems of vector control failure. Identifying genetic
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/cdea100471b94eb2b5eb4a48a7de25f1
Autor:
Paul M. Gichuki, Luna Kamau, Kiambo Njagi, Solomon Karoki, Njoroge Muigai, Damaris Matoke-Muhia, Nabie Bayoh, Evan Mathenge, Rajpal S. Yadav
Publikováno v:
Infectious Diseases of Poverty, Vol 10, Iss 1, Pp 1-11 (2021)
Abstract Background Long-lasting insecticide nets (LLINs) are a core malaria intervention. LLINs should retain efficacy against mosquito vectors for a minimum of three years. Efficacy and durability of Olyset® Plus, a permethrin and piperonyl butoxi
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/a09fe00404c64c8e8dc5512a8cffa0d6
Publikováno v:
BMC Ecology and Evolution, Vol 21, Iss 1, Pp 1-15 (2021)
Abstract Background Industrial wastewater is a human health hazard upon exposure. Aquatic organisms in contaminated wastewater may accumulate the toxic elements with time. Human population living in informal settlements in Nairobi industrial area ris
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/79fc7b20d81a457baa26770c068fa2f5
Autor:
Mary Nyangi, Elizabeth Kigondu, Beatrice Irungu, Margaret Nganga, Anthony Gachanja, Martin Murigi, Ruth Nyangacha, Erastus Muniu, Luna Kamau, Jeremiah Gathirwa
Publikováno v:
BMC Public Health, Vol 21, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2021)
Abstract Background Vector control is an essential component in prevention and control of malaria in malaria endemic areas. Insecticide treated nets is one of the standard tools recommended for malaria vector control. The objective of the study was t
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/885409d0b94d4c54947b0dcc741ea6b2
Autor:
Caroline W. Kiuru, Florence Awino Oyieke, Wolfgang Richard Mukabana, Joseph Mwangangi, Luna Kamau, Damaris Muhia-Matoke
Publikováno v:
Malaria Journal, Vol 17, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2018)
Abstract Background The strategy for malaria vector control in the context of reducing malaria morbidity and mortality has been the scale-up of long-lasting insecticidal nets to universal coverage and indoor residual spraying. This has led to signifi
Externí odkaz:
https://doaj.org/article/3b73af621a1f4cc786cb742f0ed90e9d