Aims: This study assessed the diagnostic agreement between manual liquid-based cervical cytology (MLBC) and histopathology among HIV-positive women attending Machakos Level 5 Hospital, Kenya. Study Design: A prospective comparative cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Stu...
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Research Article10.9734/jammr/2026/v38i106217
Aims: To determine the prevalence of high-risk human papillomavirus (HPV) genotypes 16 and 18 among HIV-positive women with abnormal cervical cytology at Machakos Level 5 Hospital, Kenya. Study Design: A prospective cross-sectional study. Place and Duration of Study: The Comprehe...
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Research Article10.9734/ijrrgy/2026/v9i1191
Mutuku Onesmus Muia, Scholastica Gatwiri Mathenge, Wachuka Gathigia Njoroge, Titus Kamau Karuga & Kyama Cleophas Mutinda·International Research Journal of Oncology·2021
Background: Cervical cancer remains to be a major threat to health among women globally with highest incidences in the developing countries. Studies have showed that HIV-positive women are at higher risk of HPV infection which is the causative agent of cervical cancer. The aim of...
Background: Bacterial vaginosis (BV) is a common infection in women during their reproductive age. However, the burden of BV among HIV-positive women in Kenya is not clear. This study aimed to determine the prevalence of BV in HIV-positive women visiting the comprehensive care ce...