Browsing by Author "Wanjala, Christine"
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Comparative Study between Rapid Diagnostic Tests and Microscopy for Diagnosis of Malaria in Seme, Kisumu County, Kenya
Okuta, Celline; Ogolla, Hellen; Mambo, Fidelis; Wanjala, Christine (Medicine and Medical Sience, 2020-11-03)Malaria infection is a global problem accounting for a 25% mortality rate annually, management and control of malaria involves accurate diagnosis and treatment. The study compared the performance of rapid diagnostic tests ... -
Gender inclusion in research among academic members of staff: Lessons from Masinde Muliro University of Science and Technology, Kenya
Mandillah, Lucy; Okoth, Annette; Buhere, Pamela; Anyonje, Lydia; Wanjala, Christine; Ouda, James Bill; Achoka, Judith (Nairobi Journal of Humanities and Social Sciences, 2023-04-13)All over the world, research has shown that women are underrepresented and generally face discrimination and marginalization on the basis of their gender. It is against this background that this study sought to establish ... -
Insecticide resistance exerts significant fitness costs in immature stages of Anopheles gambiae in western Kenya
Osoro, Joyce K.; Machani, Maxwell G.; Ochomo, Eric; Wanjala, Christine; Omukunda, Elizabeth; Munga, Stephen; Githeko, Andrew K.; Yan, Guiyun; Afrane, Yaw A. (Malaria Journal, 2021-06-09)Background Despite increasing documentation of insecticide resistance in malaria vectors against public health insecticides in sub-Saharan Africa, there is a paucity of information on the potential fitness costs of ... -
Insecticide resistance exerts significant fitness costs in immature stages of Anopheles gambiae in western Kenya
Osoro, oyce K.; Machani1, Maxwell G.; Ochomo, Eric; Wanjala, Christine; Omukunda, Elizabeth; Munga, Stephen; Githeko, drew K.; Yan, Guiyun; Afrane, Yaw A. (Malaria Journal, 2021-06-09)Background Despite increasing documentation of insecticide resistance in malaria vectors against public health insecticides in sub-Saharan Africa, there is a paucity of information on the potential fitness costs of ... -
Insecticide resistant Anopheles gambiae have enhanced longevity but reduced reproductive fitness and a longer first gonotrophic cycle
Osoro, Joyce K.; Machani, Maxwell G.; Ochomo, Eric; Wanjala, Christine; Omukunda, Elizabeth; Githeko, Andrew K.; Yan, Guiyun; Afrane, Yaw A. (scientific reports, 2022-05-23)Widespread insecticide resistance in African malaria vectors raises concerns over the potential to compromise malaria vector control interventions. Understanding the evolution of resistance mechanisms, and whether the ... -
Phenotypic and Genotypic Antibiotic Resistant diarrheagenic Escherichia coli pathotypes isolated from Children with Diarrhea in Nairobi City, Kenya
Webale, Mark Kilongosi; Guyah, Bernard; Wanjala, Christine; Nyanga, Peter Lokamar; Webale, Sella K; Abonyo, Collins; Kitungulu, Nicholas; Kiboi, Nathan; Bowen, Nancy (Ethiopian Journal of Health Sciences, 2020-11-01)Background: The marked genome plasticity of diarrheagenic Escherichia coli promotes emergence of pathotypes displaying unique phenotypic and genotypic resistance. This study examined phenotypic and genotypic antibiotic ...