Browsing by Author "Kiruki, Silas"
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Analysis of Microbial Quality of Drinking Water in Njoro Sub-county, Kenya
Kirianki, Philip; Othira, J.O.; Kiruki, Silas (2019-10)Drinking water should be free of microbial pathogens so as to be regarded as potable water and safe for drinking. However, water is prone to fecal contaminants which are the sources of gastrointestinal illnesses. In Njoro ... -
Characterization of Antibioticproducing Actinomycetes Isolated from River Tana and Lake Elementaita in Kenya
O. Shikuku, Bonface; Kiruki, Silas; Kuria, Eric; Mutembei, Martin; O. Ogolla, Fredrick (Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry, 2023-08-01)The rise of antibiotic-resistant bacteria has become a global health concern, necessitating the search for novel sources of antibiotics. Actinomycetes, a group of microorganisms, have been known for their ability to ... -
Effect of pH, Carbon and Nitrogen Sources on Antibiotic Production by Actinomycetes Isolates from River Tana and Lake Elementaita, Kenya
O. Shikuku, Bonface; Kiruki, Silas; Kuria, Eric; Mayo, Domnic; O. Ogolla, Fredrick (Asian Journal of Research in Biochemistry, 2023-08-04)The escalating concern over antibiotic resistance and its profound impact on public health have underscored the urgent need to explore alternative reservoirs of antimicrobial agents. In this regard, Actinomycetes have ... -
Perceptions Towards Diagnosis Of Prostate Cancer in Tharaka Nithi County, Kenya
Kirungia, Timothy Kinoti; Kirigia, Consolata; Gitonga, Lucy; Kiruki, Silas (Journal Of Nursing Practice, 2021-04)Background: Cancers are leading cause of death in developed nations and the second leading cause of death in developing nations. One of the most frequently diagnosed cancers among men is Prostate cancer (PCa). Purpose: ... -
Virulence Gene Markers and Multiple Drug Resistance in Escherichia coli Isolated from River Njoro in Kenya
Njeru, S. Ngoci 1,2 *; Kiruki, Silas; Limo, Moses 2; Mbala, M. Jessica 2; Njagi, Eliud Nyaga Mwaniki 3; Okemo, Paul O. 4; Nathan, Lawless 5 (2012-11-29)The purpose of this study was to investigate the presence of Aeromonas hydrophila at commonly used water collection points on the River Njoro and to determine the in-vitro antimicrobial susceptibility and plasmid profiles ...