Prevalence and intensity of urinary schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminths among women of reproductive age in Mwaluphamba, Kwale

Autor: Samuel M Ngui, Joseph M Mwangangi, Joachim Richter, Josephine W Ngunjiri

Publikováno v: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine, Vol 17, Iss 2, Pp 71-83 (2024)

Objective: To assess the epidemiology of urinary schistosomiasis and soil-transmitted helminthiasis among women of reproductive age in Mwaluphamba, Kwale County, Kenya. Methods: A community-based cross-sectional study design was employed to randomly

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/c9a6262073ed4eb1805ab187912563d1

Malaria vector bionomics in Taita-Taveta County, coastal Kenya

Autor: Jonathan Karisa, Kelly Ominde, Simon Muriu, Vanessa Munyao, Kioko Mwikali, Lawrence Babu, Zedekiah Ondieki, Brian Bartilol, Mercy Tuwei, Caroline Wanjiku, Marta Maia, Janet Midega, Martin Rono, Norbert Peshu, Charles Mbogo, Joseph M. Mwangangi

Publikováno v: Parasites & Vectors, Vol 15, Iss 1, Pp 1-12 (2022)

Abstract Background Estimation of the composition and densities of mosquito species populations is crucial for monitoring the epidemiology of mosquito-borne diseases and provide information on local vectors to public health officials and policy-maker

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/c8576e5fe223451dae4a7a53d3da2c8f

Population genetics of Anopheles funestus, the African malaria vector, Kenya

Autor: Edwin O. Ogola, Joel O. Odero, Joseph M. Mwangangi, Daniel K. Masiga, David P. Tchouassi

Publikováno v: Parasites & Vectors, Vol 12, Iss 1, Pp 1-9 (2019)

Abstract Background Anopheles funestus is among the major malaria vectors in Kenya and sub-Saharan Africa and has been recently implicated in persistent malaria transmission. However, its ecology and genetic diversity remain poorly understood in Keny

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/388566c95faa4cea8e6e5d039e0e383e

Variation in the effectiveness of insecticide treated nets against malaria and outdoor biting by vectors in Kilifi, Kenya [version 4; referees: 1 approved, 3 approved with reservations]

Autor: Alice Kamau, Joseph M. Mwangangi, Martin K. Rono, Polycarp Mogeni, Irene Omedo, Janet Midega, J. Anthony G. Scott, Philip Bejon

Publikováno v: Wellcome Open Research, Vol 2 (2018)

Background: Insecticide treated nets (ITNs) protect humans against bites from the Anopheles mosquito vectors that transmit malaria, thereby reducing malaria morbidity and mortality. It has been noted that ITN use leads to a switch from indoor to outd

Externí odkaz: https://doaj.org/article/18107ddb2d3e4b65939e5426f61519f8

Effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on hospital admissions and inpatient mortality in Kenya

Autor: M Ogero, L Isaaka, L Mumelo, D Kimego, T Njoroge, G Mbevi, C Wanyama, R Lucinde, H Gathuri, M Otiende, C Nzioki, A Wachira, F Mumbi, G Oeri, N Mwangi, R Gitari, D Mugambi, S Namu, A Ithondeka, H Kariuki, Z Kiama, L Mwende, E Jowi, B Muthui, A Kaara, E Sitienei, L Thuranira, I Oginga, J Njagi, E Kamau, E Namulala, G Oketch, O Wandera, S Adhiambo, A Adem, M Ochieng, A Otedo, K Otiende, A Odondi, F Makokha, D Lubanga, J Nyikui, W Masoso, M Manyonge, R Inginia, E Manuthu, D Wafula, C Agutu, R Malangachi, S Biko, null Simiyu, J Obare, D Kimutai, B Gituma, J Kyalo, M Timbwa, J Otieno, M Liru, C Nyabinda, S Otieno, R Aman, M Mwangangi, P Amoth, I Were, C Mwangi, K Kasera, W Ng’ang’a, A Tsegaye, C Sherry, B Singa, K Tickell, J Walson, J Berkley, F Were, N Mturi, M Hamaluba, B Tsofa, J Mwangangi, P Bejon, E Barasa, M English, A Nyaguara, EW Kagucia, JAG Scott, S Akech, AO Etyang, A Agweyu

BackgroundThe impact of COVID-19 in Africa remains poorly defined. We sought to describe trends in hospitalisation due to all medical causes, pneumonia-specific admissions, and inpatient mortality in Kenya before and during the first five waves of th

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