Publications by authors named "D O Ogoyi"
Article Synopsis
- - This study investigates the potential post-release concerns related to gene drive-modified mosquitoes (GDMMs), which are being developed to combat malaria and other mosquito-borne diseases, particularly focusing on what could happen after these mosquitoes are released into the environment.
- - Through a combination of literature reviews and expert consultations across various African regions, the research highlights that past monitoring of similar biological control products has primarily focused on their effectiveness, rather than broader ecological impacts.
- - The findings suggest that key concerns regarding human/animal health, biodiversity, and water quality need to be addressed, and that a structured risk assessment should guide the prioritization of these issues in future GDMM releases.
Schistosomiasis is a parasitic disease that affects millions of people in 78 countries globally. Children under the age of 14, who have the chronic disease may suffer from anemia and malnutrition that contribute to lost days at school and pervasive learning disabilities. The infection is prevalent in Kenya, especially in endemic areas, contributing to significant morbidity.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Globally, it is known that HIV-infected pregnant women are prone to depressive symptoms. Research evidences also suggest that nutrient deficiencies may enhance the depressive illness, and that fish oil omega-3 fatty acids may alleviate the depressive symptoms. The aim of this study was to assess the effect of fish oil omega-3 eicosapentaenoic acid-rich supplements on depressive symptoms among HIV-seropositive pregnant women.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIn the silkworm Bombyx mori, densovirus type 1 (BmDNV-1) replicates only in the midgut and causes fatal disease. Resistance to BmDNV-1 is determined by two genes, nsd-1 and Nid-1, respectively. Neither of them has been identified yet.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: There are limited reports on HIV-1 RNA load, CD4+ T-lymphocytes and antibody responses in relation to disease progression in HIV-1 infected untreated children in Africa.
Methods: To describe the relationships between these parameters, we conducted a longitudinal cohort study involving 51 perinatally HIV-1 infected children aged between 1 and 13 years. HIV status was determined by ELISA and confirmed by western blot and PCR.