Department of Biological Sciences

Prevalence and Intensity of Intestinal Parasites in School age Children in Thika District, Kenya

Ngonjo, Teresia; Kihara, Jimmy H; Gicheru, Michael M; Wanzala, Peter; Njenga, Sammy; Mwandawiro, Charles (2012-01)

The study was conducted in four public primary schools namely, Athena (peri-urban), Kathambara (rural), Kianjau (slum) and St.Patrick (urban); in Thika district, Kenya. Overall prevalence of helminthic ...
Current Status of Soil-Transmitted Helminths among School Children in Kakamega County, Western Kenya

Ngonjo, Teresia; Okoyo, Collins Omondi; Andove, Julius; Simiyu, Elses; Lelo, Agola Eric; Kabiru, Ephantus Wanjohi; Kihara, Jimmy H; Mwandawiro, Charles (2016-01)

Background. School age children are at high risk of soil-transmitted helminth (STH) worldwide. In Kenya, STH infections in children remain high despite the periodic administration of anthelmintic drugs. Our study assessed ...