Cryptococcus neoformans is a significant fungal pathogen of immunocompromised patients.
Many questions remain regarding the function of macrophages in normal clearance of …

Objective To compare one-year outcomes of women started on antiretroviral therapy (ART)
during pregnancy in the pre-Option B+ era to those in the Option B+ era. Methods A …

Meningitis caused by infectious pathogens is associated with vessel damage and infarct
formation, however the physiological cause is often unknown. Cryptococcus neoformans is a …

Cryptococcus neoformans is an opportunistic pathogen and a leading cause of life‑threatening
fungal infections in the immunocompromised. Individuals that are at greater risk are those …

Long-acting and permanent contraceptive methods (LAPM) are effective and economical
methods for delaying or limiting pregnancies, however they are not widely used. The Kenya …

Background: Antiretroviral combination therapy is known as option B+ for the prevention of
mother-to-child transmission (PMTCT) of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). Administration …

The Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS (UNAIDS) over the past two decades has
documented the heavy burden and impact of HIV on mothers and infants living in resource-…

… Lastly, I would like to thank my family especially my husband Alfred Muthomi, my sisters
Sabina Njeri and Rosemary Wanjiru who offered me immense support as I worked on this report. …

Methods Focus group were conducted with local health workers, local school teachers, village
leaders, persons living with HIV/AIDS and care givers for children affected by HIV/AIDS in …

Contraceptive use is considered a personal desire or expression to space or limit birth. Through
family planning, couples can help improve their quality of living and ensure the already …