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Comparison of four nitroimidazole compounds for treatment of symptomatic amoebiasis in Kenya.
(PubMed, 1989)
Four antiamoebic drugs currently used in many Kenyan hospitals and health centres were compared for their efficacy on symptomatic luminal amoebiasis in Kiambu, Kilifi, and Machakos hospitals during this study. The drugs ...
A study of the efficacy and safety of albendazole (Zentel) in the treatment of intestinal helmenthiasis in Kenyan children less than 2 years of age
(PubMed, 1989-03)
One hundred children comprising of 57 males and 43 females aged between 8 and 24 months entered the study. 46 children had single and 54 children had multiple helminth infections. All children received albendazole 200 mg ...
Pathogenicity of Trichomonas hominis in Kenya
(1988-08)
An in vitro study of the antinematodal action of two groups of compounds which act on the receptor complex of the inhibitory neurotransmitter, Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GABA) in mammalian systems is described. The compounds, ...
The potential of schistosomal skin test as a diagnostic method in the detection of schistosomiasis.
(NCBI, 1989-07)
One hundred and sixty seven volunteer medical students were exposed to intradermal skin tests for schistosomiasis. 35(21%) were positive. On further screening using routine stool and urine examinations, only 11(6.6%) were ...
The efficacy of 22,23-dihydroavermectin B1 (ivermectin) acting singly or in combination with a benzodiazepine on microfilariae of Onchocerca species and Brugia pahangi (an in vitro study)
(ELSEVIER, 1989-07)
An in vitro study of the antinematodal action of two groups of compounds which act on the receptor complex of the inhibitory neurotransmitter, Gamma-aminobutyric acid (GAGA) in mammalian systems is described.
The compounds, ...
The occurrence of Cryptosporidium oocysts in faecal samples submitted for routine examination at Kenyatta National Hospital
(Taylor & Francis, 1989-12)
One hundred and thirty-three loose or diarrhoeic stool specimens from patients admitted at Kenyatta National Hospital were examined for cryptosporidiosis. Oocysts were detected in 5(3.8%) of the total in which Cryptosporidium ...