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R. C. A. Omedo

Publications (2)

Risk Factors in Transmission of Tuberculosis Infection in Mombasa, Kenya: An Epidemiological Descriptive Study

S. A. Yonge, M. F. Otieno, R. R. Sharma & R. C. A. Omedo · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2016

Background: Tuberculosis is an infectious disease with an estimated 2 million deaths every year. In 2013 the estimated global burden of disease was 9 million cases. Many patients get infected as a result of ignorance of the risk factors that contribute to disease transmission.  A...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2016/23621

Hookworm Infestations among Pregnant Teenagers in Bungoma County, Kenya

F. A. Mambo, E. K. Mulunji, G. A. Sowayi, R. C. A. Omedo, G. A. Mukoya & D. A. Kokonya · International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health · 2015

Hookworm infection (Ancylostomiasis) and its association with hematopoietic micronutrient deficiency, contributes significantly to anaemia in poor countries. In these countries, teenage pregnancy is a major health problem characterized by high prevalence of anemia, exacerbating p...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/IJTDH/2015/16330