• Ovicidal and Larvicidal Effects of Ricinus communis L.(Euphorbiaceae) Extracts on Phlebotomus duboscqi 

  Mong’are, Samuel; Ng’ang’a, Zipporah; Ngumbi, Philip; Ingonga, Johnstone; Ngure, Peter (European Journal of Medicinal Plants, 2016)

  Aims: To evaluate the Ovicidal and larvicidal effects of Ricinus communis (Euphorbiaceae) extracts on Phlebotomus duboscqi. Study Design: A comparative experimental design using extracts obtained from the leaf and bark of ...
• In vitro Anti-plasmodial Activity of Rubia cordifolia, Harrizonia abyssinica, Leucas calostachys Olive and Sanchus schweinfurthii Medicinal Plants 

  Mong’are, Samuel; Lagat, Z.O; Maranga, R.O; Ozwara, H (Journal of Applied Pharmaceutical Science, 2013-12)

  Plasmodium falciparum is becoming increasingly resistant to conventional antimalaria drugs. Rapid increase of parasite resistant strains, resistance of the vector to insecticides and the difficulty in creating efficient ...
• Clinicians' knowledge and practices in the diagnoses and management of non-malarial fever illnesses among under 5 children in Kisii County, Kenya 

  Mong’are, Samuel; Onywoki, Samwel Amka; Obwocha, Evans Obare; Gachohi, John (International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 2022-02)

  Background: Indiscriminate fever management using antimalarial drugs escalates patients' health risk, especially those <5 years old, with the likelihood of accelerating the emergence and spread of drug-resistant malaria ...
• Complementary and Alternative Medicine Utilization among Pregnant Women Attending Antenatal Care Clinics in Tongaren Sub-County, Kenya: a Cross-sectional Survey 

  Mong’are, Samuel; Makhapila, Martha Nafula (Women, Midwives and Midwifery, 2022)

  Background: In Kenya, Complementary and Alternative Medicine (CAM) has been used in almost every culture to manage intolerable symptoms of pregnancy since ancient times. However, studies in Kenya have focused on herbal ...
• In-vivo Efficacy Profiles of Plasmodium falciparum to Artemether- Lumefantrine, the Recommended First-Line Treatment of Uncomplicated Malaria in Kisii County Kenya 

  Mong’are, Samuel; Maniga, Josephat Nyabayo; Masai, Rael; Bwogo, Pacifica (South Asian Journal of Parasitology, 2021-12)

  Place and Duration of the Study: This study was carried out in Kisii County, Kenya in 2021, during the months of February to June. Methodology: Multi-stage random sampling was used. Participants suspected to be having ...
• Health seeking behavior among women diagnosed with breast cancer attending Kisii teaching and referral hospital in Kisii County 

  Mong’are, Samuel; David, Roselyne Nyakona; Araka, Glenn Onsomu; Obwocha, Evans Obare (International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 2022)

  Background: Most women with breast cancer are diagnosed at an advanced stage of the disease leading to poor treatment outcomes. Therefore, this study aimed at determining the socio-economic and cultural factors that ...
• INSECTICIDAL ACTIVITIES OF RICINUS COMMUNIS EXTRACTS ON PHLEBOTOMUS DUBOSCQI ADULTS 

  Mong’are, Samuel; Ng’ang’a, Zipporah; Ngumbi, Philip; Ngure, Peter (EUROPEAN JOURNAL OF PHARMACEUTICAL AND MEDICAL RESEARCH, 2020)

  Sand flies are small haematophagous insects that transmit Leishmania parasites through the bite of infected female phlebotomine sand flies. Roots, leaves and seeds of Ricinus communis are extensively used in different ways ...
• Cholera outbreak: antibiofilm activity, profiling of antibiotic- resistant genes and virulence factors of toxigenic Vibrio cholerae isolates reveals concerning traits 

  Omwenga, Eric Omori; Awuor, Silas O; Mariita, Richard M; Daud, Ibrahim I (ACCESS MICROBIOLOGY, 2022)

  Vibrio cholerae is a biofilm-forming pathogen with various virulence phenotypes and antimicrobial resistance traits. Phenotypic characteristics play a critical role in disease transmission and pathogenesis. The current ...
• Urinary Tract Infection among Adults Seeking Medicare at Kiambu Level 5 Hospital, Kenya: Prevalence, Diversity, Antimicrobial Susceptibility Profiles and Possible Risk Factors 

  Omwenga, Eric Omori; Wanja, Fredrick; Ngugi, Caroline; Maina, John; Kiiru, John (Scientific Research Publishing, 2021)

  Urinary tract infections are among the most prevalent extra-intestinal infections, with high prevalence globally. This cross-sectional study established prevalence of bacterial aetiology causing urinary tract infection ...
• SICKLE CELL TRAIT FREQUENCIES IN BLOOD DONORS AND ITS EFFECT AMONG RECEPIENTS IN BUNGOMA COUNTY, KENYA 

  Omwenga, Eric Omori; Khisa, T. W; Emonyi, W (EAST AFRICAN MEDICAL JOURNAL, 2021-07)

  Sickle cell trait blood can cause complications in transfused patients. Objective: This study aimed at evaluating the prevalence of sickle cell trait among the blood donors and its impact in transfused patients in Bungoma ...
• SARS-COV-2 Analytical Review: Its Biology, Immunology And Exploration Of Medicinal Plants As An Alternative Management Strategy 

  Omwenga, Eric Omori; Mong’are, Samuel; Musyoki, Stanslaus Kiilu; Apicha, Maacah; Atebe, Rogers (IOSR Journal of Dental and Medical Sciences, 2022-01)

  Background: The coronavirus pandemic has shaken the world with countless lives being lost and others devastated, economies destroyed, healthcare protocols overhauled while patients and healthcare workers are experiencing ...
• Prevalence of E. coli as a causative agent of urinary tract infections and its drug susceptibility patterns among pregnant mothers seeking medicare at Kisii teaching and referral hospital, Kenya 

  Omwenga, Eric Omori; Simba, Sosmus M; Musyoki, Stanslaus Kiilu (International Journal of Community Medicine and Public Health, 2022-03)

  Background: E-coli, a gram-negative entero-bacteria has been associated with urinary tract infections (UTIs) and antimicrobial resistances in human and animals. This study aimed at establishing the prevalence of E. coli ...
• Morphological patterns of anemia among under five children on Prevention of Mother-To-Child Transmission (PMTCT) programmes in Masogo sub-county hospital, Kisumu county, Kenya 

  Omwenga, Eric Omori; Musyoki, Stanslaus Kiilu; Awuor, Silas O; Daud, Ibrahim I; Nyangaresi, Robert O; Mugah, Peter; Mukunzi, Beatrice (Journal of Clinical Images and Medical Case Reports, 2021-04-14)

  Background: Anaemia during childhood adversely affects mental, physical and social development of the children, therefore morphological patterns of anaemia in under- five children are considered essential for classification, ...
• THE SOCIAL DEMOGRAPHIC FACTORS ASSOCIATED WITH TRACHOMA INFECTION AMONG CHILDREN AGED 1-9 YEARS IN KAPENGURIA SUB COUNTY IN WEST POKOT COUNTY; KENYA 

  Omwenga, Eric Omori; Ripotolim, M. M. K (EAST AFRICAN MEDICAL JOURNAL, 2020-09)

  Background: Trachoma is the commonest source of transmittable blindness in Kenya. The incidence is highest in populations living in areas that are; hot, dry, and dusty. Besides access to; clean, safe water and proper ...
• ANTIMICROBIAL RESISTANCE PROFILES OF SELECTED ENTEROBACTERIACEAE CONTAMINANTING RAW BEEF FROM RETAIL BUTCHERIES IN KAKAMEGA TOWN, KENYA 

  Omwenga, Eric Omori; Kiptum, L. J; Musyoki, Stanslaus Kiilu (EAST AFRICAN MEDICAL JOURNAL, 2021-02)

  Background: Meat has been the main source of protein foodstuff globally since ancient times to date. However, it should not habour disease causing agents. Its high nutritive value has been found to hasten microbial ...
• Geographical distribution and antibiotics susceptibility patterns of toxigenic Vibrio cholerae isolates from Kisumu County, Kenya 

  Omwenga, Eric Omori; Awuor, Silas O; Daud, Ibrahim I (African Journal of Primary Health Care & Family Medicine, 2020-12-08)

  Background: Multiple drug resistance has become a major threat to the treatment of cholera. Recent studies in Kenya have described the epidemiology, especially the risk factors, of cholera; however, there is little ...
• Preterm Neonatal Sepsis: Associated Risk Factors and Microbial Profiles at Kitale County Hospital New-born Unit, Western Kenya 

  Omwenga, Eric Omori; Kweyu, Everlyne P; Maiyoh, Geoffrey K (2021-05-31)

  Neonatal sepsis is a major concern with maternal and neonatal risk factors greatly being associated with development of neonatal sepsis. In this study, we sort to determine the associated risk factors and microbial profiles ...
• Antimicrobial, cytotoxicity and preliminary phytochemical determination of commonly used medicinal plants to treat oral cavity, urinary tract and gut infections by inhabitants of Borabu sub-county, Nyamira County, Kenya 

  Omwenga, Eric Omori; Shitandi, Anakalo; Goycoolea, Francisco Maria; Hensel, Andreas (Malaysian Society for Microbiology, 2020-04)

  Aims: The study aimed at determining the antimicrobial activities and cytotoxicity properties of medicinal plants collected from southwestern Kenya. Methods and results: A total of 23 ethanol extracts of selected ...
• What is the impact of alcohol dependence on nutritional status of men living in Gesima village, Nyamira county, Kenya? 

  Migiro, Victor; Omwenga, Eric Omori; Cholo, Wilberforce (International Journal of Medicine Research, 2019-07)

  Background: Alcoholism is a disease that is gradual and often can cause mortality and disability. Alcoholics usually suffer from Protein Energy Malnutrition but the most common deficiencies are for vitamins, particularly ...
• Five Samburu Community (Kenya) Medicinal Plants Show In Vitro Antibacterial Activity Against Selected Human Pathogenic Bacteria 

  Omwenga, Eric Omori; Okemo, Paul (International Journal of Science and Research, 2020-01)

  With the rise in antimicrobial resistances globally, the urge of getting new lead compounds that can inhibit microbial growth and virulence factors production is becoming a reality. In this study Samburu (Kenya) anti-diarrhoeal ...

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