Browsing School of Health Sciences & School of Nursing by Author "Magambo, Japhet"

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    • Distribution and genetic diversity of cystic echinococcosis in a non-endemic region: a one health approach 

      Mutwiri, Titus; Magambo, Japhet; Muigai, Anne W. T; Mulinge, Erastus; Zeyhle, Eberhard; Rogan, Mike; Fèvre, Eric M; Falzon, Laura C (Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)
      Background: Cystic echinococcosis (CE), caused by Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato (s. l.) is an endemic zoonosis in pastoral communities in Kenya. However, the spread of CE to non-endemic areas is possible due to livestock ...

    • Diversity of Taenia and Hydatigera (Cestoda: Taeniidae) in domestic dogs in Kenya 

      Mulinge, Erastus; Odongo, David; Magambo, Japhet; Njenga, Sammy M; Zeyhle, Eberhard; Mbae, Cecilia; Kagendo, Dorothy; Addy, Francis; Ebi, Dennis; Wassermann, Marion; Kern, Peter; Romig, Thomas (Springer, 2020-07)
      Taenia species of domestic dogs can cause cysticercosis and coenurosis in a wide range of intermediate hosts including humans. Most taeniids of dogs are globally distributed, but some wildlife-transmitted species can be ...

    • Epidemiology of Cystic Echinococcosis in Pastoral Communities of Kenya 

      Kagendo, Dorothy; Muchiri, Eric M; Magambo, Japhet; Zeyhle, Eberhard (Kenyan Journal of Nursing and Midwifery, 2020)
      Abstract Introduction: Cystic Echinococcosis (CE), a chronic debilitating parasitic disease in humans caused by larval stage of dog tapeworm, Echinococcus granulosus has a worldwide distribution. Over time, Turkana in ...

    • Epidemiology of Cystic Echinococcosis in Pastoral Communities of Kenya 

      Kagendo, Dorothy; Muchiri, Eric M; Magambo, Japhet; Zeyhle, Eberhard (Numid Publishers, 2020-03-04)
      Introduction: Cystic Echinococcosis (CE), a chronic debilitating parasitic disease in humans caused by larval stage of dog tapeworm, Echinococcus granulosus has a worldwide distribution. Over time, Turkana in Kenya was the ...

    • Findings of a community screening programme for human cystic echinococcosis in a non-endemic area 

      Mutwiri, Titus; Magambo, Japhet; Zeyhle, Eberhard; Muigai, Anne WT; Alumasa, Lorren; Amanya, Fredrick; Fèvre, Eric M; Falzon, Laura C (Public Library of Science, 2022-08-15)
      Cystic Echinococcosis (CE) is a zoonosis caused by infection with the larval stages of the taeniid cestodes of the species complex Echinococcus granulosus sensu lato. It is prevalent among transhumant communities in East ...

    • Prevalence and Intensity of Gastrointestinal Parasites in Donkeys in Selected Abattoirs in Kenya 

      Mulwa, Nancy; Githigia, Samuel; Karanja, Davis; Mbae, Cecilia; Zeyhle, Eberhard; Mulinge, Erastus; Magambo, Japhet; Ogolla, Kennedy (Hindawi, 2020)
      The aim of this study was to determine the prevalence and intensity of gastrointestinal parasites in donkeys slaughtered in Kinamba, Mogotio, and Lodwar slaughterhouses and their association with several host factors. A ...

    • Prevalence of Taenia in selected Canids and felids living within wildlife sanctuaries in Kenya 

      Kagendo, Dorothy; Magambo, Japhet; Muchiri, Eric; Gitonga, Peter (International Journal of Advanced Multidisciplinary Research, 2017)
      Humans get cystic echinococcosis by ingesting eggs of dog tapeworm,Echinococcus granulosus. This disease is distributed worldwide in both humans and ungulates, and is a major public health problem in ...

    • Yellow fever virus disease: a systematic review of reemergence, incidence and mortality in Isiolo county, Kenya 

      Kirongo, David; Marangu, Victor; Rukwaro, Miriam; Magambo, Japhet (Meru University of Science and Technology, 2022-06)
      Yellow fever is an endemic arboviral disease caused by yellow fever virus (YFV), with high fatality. WHO (Eliminate Yellow Fever Epidemics) is a plan to control YFV, with strategies to be carried out from 2017 to 2026. YFV ...