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What you need to know about Ebola and the current situation
Following reports of Ebola cases in parts of East Africa and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), public concern is growing about how the virus spreads, what symptoms to look for, and what to do after a suspected exposure. Understanding the facts is the first step in protecting yourself and your community. Here is what you need to know. What is Ebola virus disease (EVD)? Ebola virus disease is a severe illness that occurs when one is infected by Ebola virus.
What Kenya needs to do better as it braces for fourth wave of COVID-19
Kenya is grappling with the COVID-19 Delta variant, which recently resulted in the western part of the country being put into lockdown. It now threatens the capital, Nairobi. A modelling forecast from the Kenya Medical Research Institute in June 2021 warned of an imminent fourth wave with attendant risks of health service demand exceeding capacity. The Delta variant is much more transmissible than its predecessors, such as the Alpha variant, but it does not appear to cause more severe disease.
Covid-19 vaccine myths and facts
Health & Fitness Covid-19 vaccine myths and facts Friday April 02 2021 Healthcare staff prepares to administer a Covid-19 vaccine. FILE PHOTO | AFP The Covid-19 vaccine is shrouded in myths and facts. Some of the questions that most people in Kenya are asking include: What are the side-effects of the Astra Zeneca Covid-19 vaccine? First, it is important to remember that all vaccines and drugs have side effects.
Occult hepatitis B virus infection in a Kenyan cohort of HIV infected anti-retroviral therapy naïve adults
Loading metrics Open Access Peer-reviewed Research Article Adil Salyani , Jasmit Shah, Rodney Adam, George Otieno, Evelyn Mbugua, Reena Shah Adil Salyani, Jasmit Shah, Rodney Adam, George Otieno, Evelyn Mbugua, Reena Shah Published: January 6, 2021 https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0244947 Figures Abstract Background Occult hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection (OBI) is a phase of HBV infection characterised by the presence of HBV DNA in the absence of detectable hepatitis B surface antigen...
Investigating SOFA, delta-SOFA and MPM-III for mortality prediction among critically ill patients at a private tertiary hospital ICU in Kenya: A retrospective cohort study
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Intimacy and coronavirus
Health & Fitness Intimacy and coronavirus Thursday, April 2, 2020 21:44 By RODNEY ADAM | Love in quarantine times. PHOTO | COURTESY As the Covid-19 quarantine goes on, a number of Kenyans are seeking solace and distraction through intimacy. But can one get coronavirus through sexual relations? BDLife has put your questions to Prof Rodney Adam, an infectious diseases specialist to separate facts from the myths.
Coronavirus: When should I be tested?
advertisement By RODNEY ADAM Summary As Covid-19 continues spreading globally, an infectious disease specialist talks to BDLife about the symptoms, testing and social distancing. advertisement advertisement Health & Fitness Coronavirus: When should I be tested? Saturday, March 28, 2020 9:00 By RODNEY ADAM | A health professional holds a swab test for the Covid-19 at a drive through testing site outside the Lancet Laboratories facilities in Johannesburg, South Africa on March 19, 2020.
Frequently asked questions about coronavirus
The name and origin of the virus The name of the virus has rapidly evolved since the first cases in early December 2019 and the recognition that it was a new virus in late December. RNA viruses have been traditionally named after their location of discovery, so the initial designation was Wuhan coronavirus. However, no-one wants it named after their place, so now the agreed on naming of the disease is COVID-19 (COronavirus VIrus Disease-2019) and the virus is coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.
Frequently asked questions on coronavirus
Prof Rodney Adam, Chair of the Infection Control Committee at Aga Khan University Hospital, Nairobi answers your frequently asked questions about COVID-19 1. What is the origin of the virus? The sequence of the virus was released in January and made it clear that this virus is from a bat and related to SARS and MERS, but more closely to SARS; thus, SARS is part of the name.
Facts about coronavirus
Coronavirus is the latest global health scare, the third time in a century the world is dealing with the virus. As health professionals put measures to deal with the virus, public education should a priority. Coronavirus is the name of a group of viruses that are named because they have the appearance of a crown. These viruses have been known for decades as causes of upper respiratory infections in people, never very serious.
Cytologic Diagnosis of Cryptococcosis in Biliary Specimen: Report of a rare case with brief review of literature
Cryptococcus neoformans is an important opportunistic pathogen causing focal or disseminated infection in immunocompromised patients.1 Most common sites of involvement include central nervous system, skin and lungs.
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