Aflatoxins are secondary fungal metabolites that contaminate cereals, other crops and animal
source foods and are a recognized health risk. Kenya has had several outbreaks of aflatoxicosis
affecting humans and pets. The aim of this study was to compare aflatoxin levels in cereals, the
staple diet...
Sirma, A.J.
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Ouko, E.O.
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Murithi, G.
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Mburugu, C.
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Mapenay, I.
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Ombui, J.N.
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Kang'ethe, Erastus K.
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Korhonen, H.
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[Prevalence of aflatoxin contamination in cereals from Nandi County, Kenya]
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Prevalence of aflatoxin contamination in cereals from Nandi County, Kenya
Cryptosporidium parvum is an emerging disease which is of particular concern because of its ability to contaminate milk, food-crops and water sources; to persist in the environment; to survive water treatment including chlorination; and to cause serious
and sometimes fatal disease in children and...
Grace, Delia
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Randolph, Thomas F.
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Karanja, N.
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Kang'ethe, Erastus K.
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[Modular process risk models for better management of Cryptosporidium parvum - An emerging zoonotic pathogen]
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Modular process risk models for better management of Cryptosporidium parvum - An emerging zoonotic pathogen
OBJECTIVES: To collate and synthesize current knowledge of components of urban agriculture (UA) with a thematic emphasis on human health impact and a geographic emphasis on East Africa. DATA SOURCES: Data management followed a structured approach in which key issues were first identified and then...
Kang'ethe, Erastus K.
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Grace, Delia
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Randolph, Thomas F.
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[Overview on urban and peri-urban agriculture: Definition, impacts on human health, constraints and policy issues]
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Overview on urban and peri-urban agriculture: Definition, impacts on human health, constraints and policy issues
This paper reports a study estimating the prevalence of cryptosporidiosis, an emerging zoonosis, in people and cattle in Dagoretti, Nairobi. A repeated cross-sectional survey was carried out among randomly selected cattle keepers in Dagoretti, their dairy cattle and their non-cattle-keeping neigh...
Kang'ethe, Erastus K.
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McDermott, B.
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Grace, Delia
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Mbae, C.
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Mulinge, E.
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Monda, J.
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Nyongesa, C.
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Ambia, J.
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Njehu, A.
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[Prevalence of cryptosporidiosis in dairy cattle, cattle-keeping families, their non-cattle keeping neighbours and HIV-positive individuals in Dagoretti Division, Nairobi, Kenya]
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Prevalence of cryptosporidiosis in dairy cattle, cattle-keeping families, their non-cattle keeping neighbours and HIV-positive individuals in Dagoretti Division, Nairobi, Kenya
This paper describes a trans-disciplinary process of co-generating and disseminating evidence-based messages for reducing the risk from cryptosporidiosis and other zoonoses in an urban community in Nairobi. Research findings about disease prevalence, risk factors and observed risky and risk-mitig...
Kang'ethe, Erastus K.
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Kimani, V.
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Grace, Delia
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Mitoko, G.
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McDermott, B.
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Ambia, J.
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Nyongesa, C.
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Mbugua, G.
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Ogara, W.
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Obutu, P.
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[Development and delivery of evidence-based messages to reduce the risk of zoonoses in Nairobi, Kenya]
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Development and delivery of evidence-based messages to reduce the risk of zoonoses in Nairobi, Kenya
We carried out a study to assess the risk associated with the presence of Shiga toxigenic Escherichia coli (STEC) in informally marketed unpasteurized milk in urban East Africa. Data for the risk models were obtained from on-going and recently completed studies in Kenya and Uganda. Inputs for the...
Grace, Delia
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Omore, Amos O.
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Randolph, Thomas F.
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Kang'ethe, Erastus K.
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Nasinyama, G.W.
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Mohammed, H.O.
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[Risk assessment for Escherichia coli O157:H7 in marketed unpasteurized milk in selected East African countries]
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Risk assessment for Escherichia coli O157:H7 in marketed unpasteurized milk in selected East African countries
The risk of consuming marketed milk containing antimicrobial residues was investigated by testing 854 unpasteurized and 110 pasteurized milk samples collected from contrasting locations, market outlets and consumer households in Kenya during 1999 and 2000. The Charm-AIM screening kit used detecte...
Kang'ethe, Erastus K.
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Aboge, G.O.
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Arimi, S.M.
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Kanja, L.W.
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Omore, Amos O.
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McDermott, John J.
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[Investigation of the risk of consuming marketed milk with antimicrobial residues in Kenya]
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Investigation of the risk of consuming marketed milk with antimicrobial residues in Kenya
Lindahl, Johanna F.
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Grace, Delia
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Harvey, Jagger J.W.
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Kang'ethe, Erastus K.
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[Aflatoxins in East Africa: The importance of getting the full picture]
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Aflatoxins in East Africa: The importance of getting the full picture
Background & methods
Taenia solium a zoonotic tapeworm, responsible for neurocysticercosis in humans is a major public health threat, being a leading cause of acquired epilepsy in endemic regions. Eastern and southern African nations have experienced a recent rapid growth in pig production, inclu...
Akoko, James M.
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Macleod, Ewan
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Thomas, Lian F.
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Alarcón, Pablo
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Kang'ethe, Erastus K.
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Kivali, Velma
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Muloi, Dishon
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Muinde, Patrick
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Murungi, Maurice K.
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Gachoya, Julius M.
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Fèvre, Eric M.
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[Detection of circulating antigens for Taenia spp. in pigs slaughtered for consumption in Nairobi and surroundings, Kenya]
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Detection of circulating antigens for Taenia spp. in pigs slaughtered for consumption in Nairobi and surroundings, Kenya
Kang'ethe, Erastus K.
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M'Ibui, G.M.
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Randolph, Thomas F.
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Lang'at, A.K.
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[Prevalence of aflatoxin m1 and b1 in milk and animal feeds from urban smallholder dairy production in Dagoretti Division, Nairobi, Kenya]
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Prevalence of aflatoxin m1 and b1 in milk and animal feeds from urban smallholder dairy production in Dagoretti Division, Nairobi, Kenya