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Impact of drought on the spatial pattern of transmission of Schistosoma haematobium in coastal Kenya
(The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2011)
We analyzed temporal changes in spatial patterns of active Schistosoma haematobium infection in different age groups and associated them with ponds infested with Bulinus snails. A major drought between 2001 and 2009 ...
Dengue and West Nile Virus transmission in children and adults in coastal Kenya
(The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2016)
Dengue virus (DENV) and West Nile virus (WNV) are important reemerging arboviruses that are under-recognized
in many parts of Africa due to lack of surveillance. As a part of a study on flavivirus, alphavirus, and parasite ...
Rift Valley Fever Seroprevalence in Coastal Kenya
(The American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene, 2017)
Rift Valley fever virus (RVFV) causes severe disease in both animals and humans, resulting in significant economic and public health damages. The objective of this study was to measure RVFV seroprevalence in six coastal ...
Evaluation of the health-related quality of life of children in Schistosoma haematobium-endemic communities in Kenya: a cross-sectional study
(Public Library of Science, 2013)
Schistosomiasis remains a global public health challenge, with 93% of the, 237 million infections occurring in sub-Saharan Africa. Though rarely fatal, its recurring nature makes it a lifetime disorder with significant ...