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Laboratory tests of oviposition by the African malaria mosquito, Anopheles gambiae, on dark soil as influenced by presence or absence of vegetation
(BMC, 2006-10-12)
Background
Physical objects like vegetation can influence oviposition by mosquitoes on soil or water substrates. Anopheles gambiae s. l. is generally thought to utilize puddles over bare soil as its prime larval habitat ...
The isolation of leishmanial parasites from domestic goats and wild hosts in Kenya and the possible role of goats as reservoirs of leishmaniases
(International Journal of Tropical Insect Science, 2011-09-01)
Screening of leishmanial parasites from domestic and wild animals was carried out in Kacheliba, West Pokot District. Spleens and livers of the animals were cultured in NNN diphasic medium. Thin smears of the same tissues ...
Evaluating parental screening tool for developmental milestone in children under five years in rural Western Kenya
(International Journal of Scientific and Research Publications, 2017-07)
Background: An estimated 200 million children suffer from developmental delays, most in developing countries. Early diagnosis through screening is key to timely intervention. However, screening tools have not been assessed ...
Knowledge, Attitude and Practices of School Children on Prevention and Control of Superficial Fungal in Western Kenya
(Premier Publishing, 2021-02)
Superficial fungal infections are common among school-going children due to their involvement in practices that promote the spread at school or home. However, practices, knowledge and attitude of these children on prevention ...
Spatiotemporal Distribution of Rift Valley Fever and Malaria Vectors in Baringo County, Kenya: Implications on Vector Control
(International Journal of Mosquito Research, 2021-12-17)
Rift Valley Fever and malaria are zoonotic and human diseases respectively that pose major production and health challenges to pastoralists. This study aimed to determine the spatiotemporal distribution of mosquito vectors ...