Gabriel Oluga Aboge
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View article: Genomic characterization of Vibrio cholerae isolated from clinical and environmental sources during the 2022–2023 cholera outbreak in Kenya
Genomic characterization of Vibrio cholerae isolated from clinical and environmental sources during the 2022–2023 cholera outbreak in Kenya Open
Background Cholera remains a public health challenge in Kenya. To better understand its dynamics, we analyzed Vibrio cholerae genomes from clinical and environmental samples collected during the 2022–2023 outbreak. These strains were compa…
View article: Morbidity, mortality, and risk factors associated with seropositivity in a longitudinal calf study, Narok, Kenya
Morbidity, mortality, and risk factors associated with seropositivity in a longitudinal calf study, Narok, Kenya Open
View article: Spatio-temporal pattern and risk factors associated with cholera outbreaks in selected high-risk areas of Kenya
Spatio-temporal pattern and risk factors associated with cholera outbreaks in selected high-risk areas of Kenya Open
Background Cholera is a public health challenge in Kenya. This study aimed at identifying the spatio-temporal pattern of cholera and its associated risk factors in high-risk areas to optimize resource use for targeted control. Methods The …
View article: Antimicrobial Residues and Heavy Metals in Aquaculture Farms Within Nairobi County, Kenya
Antimicrobial Residues and Heavy Metals in Aquaculture Farms Within Nairobi County, Kenya Open
Inappropriate use of antibiotics in aquaculture, livestock, and agriculture contributes significantly in the development of antimicrobial resistance. This study assessed antimicrobial residues and heavy metals in fish, water, and sediments…
View article: The Incidence of Morbidity and Mortality and Risk Factors Associated with Theileria Parva Seropositivity in the Longitudinal Study in a Cohort of Calves in Narok, Kenya
The Incidence of Morbidity and Mortality and Risk Factors Associated with Theileria Parva Seropositivity in the Longitudinal Study in a Cohort of Calves in Narok, Kenya Open
View article: Safety and efficacy of toll-like receptor agonists as therapeutic agents and vaccine adjuvants for infectious diseases in animals: a systematic review
Safety and efficacy of toll-like receptor agonists as therapeutic agents and vaccine adjuvants for infectious diseases in animals: a systematic review Open
Introduction Strengthening global health security relies on adequate protection against infectious diseases through vaccination and treatment. Toll-like receptor (TLR) agonists exhibit properties that can enhance immune responses, making t…
View article: Modeling the economic performance of small ruminant pastoralist flocks and financial impact of changes in reproductive performance and mortalities in Kajiado county, Kenya
Modeling the economic performance of small ruminant pastoralist flocks and financial impact of changes in reproductive performance and mortalities in Kajiado county, Kenya Open
This study investigated the economic performance of pastoralist small ruminant flocks in Kajiado county, Kenya, and the financial impact of mortalities and changes in performance indicators. A survey of 129 pastoralist small ruminant flock…
View article: Seroprevalence and risk factors associated with Theileria parva infection among calves in Narok County, Kenya
Seroprevalence and risk factors associated with Theileria parva infection among calves in Narok County, Kenya Open
Background and Aim: East Coast fever (ECF), caused by Theileria parva, is a devastating disease that causes significant economic losses to cattle production in sub-Saharan Africa. Prevention and control of ECF are challenging in pastoral s…
View article: The Incidence of Morbidity and Mortality and Risk Factors Associated with Theileria Parva Seropositivity in the Longitudinal Study in a Cohort of Calves in Narok, Kenya
The Incidence of Morbidity and Mortality and Risk Factors Associated with Theileria Parva Seropositivity in the Longitudinal Study in a Cohort of Calves in Narok, Kenya Open
View article: Molecular Detection of Virulence‐Associated Markers in <i>Campylobacter coli</i> and <i>Campylobacter jejuni</i> Isolates From Water, Cattle, and Chicken Faecal Samples From Kajiado County, Kenya
Molecular Detection of Virulence‐Associated Markers in <i>Campylobacter coli</i> and <i>Campylobacter jejuni</i> Isolates From Water, Cattle, and Chicken Faecal Samples From Kajiado County, Kenya Open
Campylobacter is a zoonotic foodborne pathogen that is often linked with gastroenteritis and other extraintestinal infections in humans. This study is aimed at determining the genetic determinants of virulence‐encoding genes responsible fo…
View article: Phenotypic and Genotypic Characterization of Extended Spectrum Beta‐Lactamase‐Producing Clinical Isolates of <i>Escherichia coli</i> and <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> in Two Kenyan Facilities: A National Referral and a Level Five Hospital
Phenotypic and Genotypic Characterization of Extended Spectrum Beta‐Lactamase‐Producing Clinical Isolates of <i>Escherichia coli</i> and <i>Klebsiella pneumoniae</i> in Two Kenyan Facilities: A National Referral and a Level Five Hospital Open
Background . The emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and multidrug resistance (MDR) among Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae , especially through the production of extended spectrum β ‐lactamases (ESBLs), limits therapeutic…
View article: Knowledge and practices on Rift Valley fever among livestock farmers and animal health professionals in Nyandarua County, Kenya
Knowledge and practices on Rift Valley fever among livestock farmers and animal health professionals in Nyandarua County, Kenya Open
View article: The Incidence of Morbidity and Mortality and Risk Factors Associated with Theileria Parva Seropositivity in the Longitudinal Study in a Cohort of Calves in Narok, Kenya
The Incidence of Morbidity and Mortality and Risk Factors Associated with Theileria Parva Seropositivity in the Longitudinal Study in a Cohort of Calves in Narok, Kenya Open
View article: Spatial and temporal analysis of cholera cases in high-risk areas of Kenya
Spatial and temporal analysis of cholera cases in high-risk areas of Kenya Open
Cholera outbreaks remain an important public health challenge in Kenya, especially in areas with poor sanitation and hygiene including urban informal settlements, refugee camps and rural areas bordering large water bodies. Even in endemic …
View article: Description of cattle production systems in different agro-ecological zones of Narok County, Kenya
Description of cattle production systems in different agro-ecological zones of Narok County, Kenya Open
Cattle farming is an integral part of the livelihoods of farmers in Narok County. However, very few studies have been conducted to describe livestock production in different agroecosystems in Kenya. The objective of this study was to deter…
View article: Antimicrobial activity, cytotoxicity, and qualitative phytochemical composition of aqueous and methanolic leaf extracts of Physalis peruviana L. (Solanaceae)
Antimicrobial activity, cytotoxicity, and qualitative phytochemical composition of aqueous and methanolic leaf extracts of Physalis peruviana L. (Solanaceae) Open
Background: The high morbidity and mortality associated with microbial infections and the ineffectiveness of conventional antibiotics due to inappropriate use and resistance warrant alternative stratagems. Aim: We investigated the antimicr…
View article: Phenotypic And Genotypic Characterization of Extended Spectrum Beta- Lactamase-Producing Clinical Isolates of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae in Two Kenyan Facilities: A National Referral and a Level Five Hospital
Phenotypic And Genotypic Characterization of Extended Spectrum Beta- Lactamase-Producing Clinical Isolates of Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae in Two Kenyan Facilities: A National Referral and a Level Five Hospital Open
Background The emergence of antimicrobial resistance (AMR) and multidrug resistance (MDR) among Escherichia coli and Klebsiella pneumoniae , especially through the production of extended spectrum β-lactamases (ESBLs), limits therapeutic op…
View article: Antimicrobial Usage, Susceptibility Profiles, and Resistance Genes in Campylobacter Isolated from Cattle, Chicken, and Water Samples in Kajiado County, Kenya
Antimicrobial Usage, Susceptibility Profiles, and Resistance Genes in Campylobacter Isolated from Cattle, Chicken, and Water Samples in Kajiado County, Kenya Open
Campylobacter organisms are the major cause of bacterial gastroenteritis and diarrhoeal illness in man and livestock. Campylobacter is growingly becoming resistant to critically crucial antibiotics; thereby presenting public health challen…
View article: Risk Factors Associated with Occurrence of Thermophilic Campylobacter in Cattle Herds Raised on Integrated Small-Scale Farms in Kajiado County, Kenya
Risk Factors Associated with Occurrence of Thermophilic Campylobacter in Cattle Herds Raised on Integrated Small-Scale Farms in Kajiado County, Kenya Open
Integrated farms are small-holder farms that rear a mixture of different food animals in close proximity.Subsequently, a survey was carried out to establish two aspects: (1) occurrence rate of thermophilic Campylobacter in cattle in 55 int…
View article: Seroprevalence and spatial distribution of livestock brucellosis using three serological tests in Kajiado County, Kenya
Seroprevalence and spatial distribution of livestock brucellosis using three serological tests in Kajiado County, Kenya Open
Background: Brucellosis is a serious zoonotic infection with a global socioeconomic impact on both the livestock industry and human health. In Kenya brucellosis is endemic but there is limited information on the true burden of the disease …
View article: Molecular Prevalence and Risk Factors of <i>Campylobacter</i> Infection in Puppies in the Nairobi Metropolitan Region, Kenya
Molecular Prevalence and Risk Factors of <i>Campylobacter</i> Infection in Puppies in the Nairobi Metropolitan Region, Kenya Open
Campylobacter species are widely distributed pathogens; however, data on its epidemiology in puppies remain scanty, especially in Kenya. A cross‐sectional study was conducted in the Nairobi Metropolitan Region to determine molecular preval…
View article: Effect of precipitation on abundance and molecular diversity of potential vectors for Rift Valley fever virus in Nyandarua County, Kenya
Effect of precipitation on abundance and molecular diversity of potential vectors for Rift Valley fever virus in Nyandarua County, Kenya Open
Rift Valley fever (RVF) is a mosquito-borne viral zoonotic disease that causes significant economic and public health impacts in Kenya. Currently, there is inadequate information on rainfall patterns and mosquito diversity, including the d…
View article: Seasonal Prevalence and Molecular Identification of Thermophilic Campylobacter from Chicken, Cattle, and Respective Drinking Water in Kajiado County, Kenya
Seasonal Prevalence and Molecular Identification of Thermophilic Campylobacter from Chicken, Cattle, and Respective Drinking Water in Kajiado County, Kenya Open
Thermophilic Campylobacter species are a leading cause of human gastroenteritis throughout the world and have been implicated in reproductive disorders (abortion), mastitis, enteritis, and/or diarrhoea in livestock. A cross-sectional surve…
View article: Investigation of foot and mouth disease virus and other animal pathogens in cattle, buffaloes and goats at the interface with Akagera National Park 2017 – 2020
Investigation of foot and mouth disease virus and other animal pathogens in cattle, buffaloes and goats at the interface with Akagera National Park 2017 – 2020 Open
View article: Molecular Detection and Characterization of Pasteurella multocida Infecting Camels in Marsabit and Turkana Counties, Kenya
Molecular Detection and Characterization of Pasteurella multocida Infecting Camels in Marsabit and Turkana Counties, Kenya Open
Pasteurella multocida infection is common in Kenya though there is little knowledge of the genetic diversity of the pathogen. P. multocida is part of the normal flora in the respiratory tract of camels, but it becomes pathogenic when the r…
View article: Assessment of Milk Quality and Food Safety Challenges in the Complex Nairobi Dairy Value Chain
Assessment of Milk Quality and Food Safety Challenges in the Complex Nairobi Dairy Value Chain Open
Food networks present varying food safety concerns because of the complexity of interactions, production, and handling practices. We investigated total bacteria counts (TBCs) and total coliform counts (TCCs) in various nodes of a Nairobi d…
View article: Diversity of Escherichia coli isolates from milk obtained along the Nairobi dairy value chain by DNA fingerprint analysis
Diversity of Escherichia coli isolates from milk obtained along the Nairobi dairy value chain by DNA fingerprint analysis Open
Background The Nairobi dairy food system is highly complex and involves informal and formal dairy production and marketing channels. The sector comprises numerous small-scale interlinked actors characterized by diverse food handling practi…
View article: Seroprevalence And Risk Factors Of Coxiella Burnetii Infecting Cattle Raised In Pastoral Areas Of Narok, Kenya.
Seroprevalence And Risk Factors Of Coxiella Burnetii Infecting Cattle Raised In Pastoral Areas Of Narok, Kenya. Open
Background: There are many prevalence and risk factor studies of infectious diseases such Q fever done in Sub-Saharan Africa but in Kenya, there are limited studies on Coxiellosis. The disease affects animal productivity and the ability to…
View article: Global research alliance in infectious disease: a collaborative effort to combat infectious diseases through dissemination of portable sequencing
Global research alliance in infectious disease: a collaborative effort to combat infectious diseases through dissemination of portable sequencing Open
View article: Prevalence and risk factors of Campylobacter species infection of puppies in the Nairobi Metropolitan Region, Kenya
Prevalence and risk factors of Campylobacter species infection of puppies in the Nairobi Metropolitan Region, Kenya Open
Campylobacter species are bacterial pathogens of veterinary and public health significance. Despite the fact that several studies have identified close contact with puppies as a risk factor for human campylobacteriosis, the current status …