Papers by Andrew K . Njuguna
SRELS Journal of Information Management, Aug 1, 2013
South African Medical Journal Suid Afrikaanse Tydskrif Vir Geneeskunde, 2010
Helicobacter pylori infection in Kenya is staggeringly high. Evidence links infection of the gast... more Helicobacter pylori infection in Kenya is staggeringly high. Evidence links infection of the gastric mucosa by H. pylori with subsequent development of gastric pathologies. We investigated the prevalence of H. pylori in dyspeptic patients, its relationship with gastric pathologies, and associated antibiotic susceptibility profiles, and compared two media to find the appropriate medium that enhances growth and expedites culture and isolation. Rapid urease and histological tests were used to screen for H. pylori. Culture was performed to test sensitivity and evaluate media. Selective and nutritional supplements were added to culture media (Colombia blood agar and brain-heart infusion agar) for growth enhancement. E-test strips for metronidazole, amoxicillin and clarithromycin were used for susceptibility testing. The prevalence of H. pylori infection in children was 73.3%, and 54.8% in adults. All the H. pylori investigated in this study were largely sensitive to clarithromycin (100%,...
A Research Project Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Masters... more A Research Project Submitted in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of Masters in Library and Information Science in the Department of Library and Information Science, School of Education, Kenyatta University
Thesis Chapters by Andrew K . Njuguna
MSC Thesis, 2018
I confirm that this research project is my original work and has not been presented in any other ... more I confirm that this research project is my original work and has not been presented in any other university/institution for certification. The project has been complemented by referenced works duly acknowledged. Where text, data, graphics, pictures or tables have been borrowed from other works-including the internet, the sources are specifically accredited through referencing in accordance with anti-plagiarism regulations.
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Papers by Andrew K . Njuguna
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