Scholastica Gatwiri Mathenge

Prevalence and Patterns of Cervical Cytological Lesions among HIV-Positive Women in Machakos County Hospital Kenya

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...

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Prevalence of Bacterial Vaginosis among HIV-Positive Women in Machakos County Hospital, Kenya

Mutuku Onesmus Muia, Scholastica Gatwiri Mathenge, Wachuka Gathigia Njoroge, Titus Kamau Karuga & Kyama Cleophas Mutinda · Asian Research Journal of Gynaecology and Obstetrics · 2021

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...

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