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Introduction to Climate-Smart Agriculture: Busia County, Kenya by Kamau, Hannah N., Lamanna, Christine

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Evidence of Histoplasma capsulatum seropositivity in Busia county, western Kenya by Cornell, T.

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Linking farmers and schools to improve diets and nutrition in Busia County, Kenya by Borelli, Teresa, Hunter, Danny, Wasike, Victor W., Wasilwa, Lusike, Manjella, Aurillia

“…Chapter provides an overview to the school food procurement pilot study in Busia County, Kenya aimed at providing African leafy vegetables for diversification of school meals.…”
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Agrobiodiversity in Busia County: Improving dietary diversity and livelihoods with African leafy vegetables by Manjella, A., Wasike, Victor W., Borelli, Teresa, Hunter, D.

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Linking farmers, indigenous vegetables and schools to improve diets and nutrition in Busia County, Kenya by Wasike, Victor W., Manjella, M., Wasiliwa, L., Hunter, D.

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Prevalence and risk factors associated with Campylobacter infection in diarrheal patients in Busia County, Kenya by Ouko, T.T., Nyerere, A.K., Njeru, J.M., Fèvre, Eric M., Kariuki, S.

“…Stool samples were collected from patients of all ages attending Busia County referral Hospital and structured questionnaires on homestead associated risk practices administered. …”
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Characteristics of Staphylococcus aureus isolated from patients in Busia County Referral Hospital, Kenya by Obanda, B.A., Cook, Elizabeth A.J., Fèvre, Eric M., Bebora, L., Ogara, W., Wang, S.-H., Gebreyes, W., Ngetich, R., Wandede, D., Muyodi, J., Blane, B., Coll, F., Harrison, E.M., Peacock, S.J., Gitao, G.C.

“…Antibiotic susceptibility patterns, virulence genes and genetic population structure of S. aureus nasal isolates, from inpatients at Busia County Referral Hospital (BCRH) were analyzed. …”
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Community action plans to enhance sustainable food availability and accessibility in Busia County, Kenya by Induli, Irene, Oduor, Francis, Jordan, Irmgard, Termote, Celine

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The epidemiology and spatial distribution of Taenia solium taeniosis and cysticercosis in Kenya: The case of Busia County by Zemedhun, Y.G., Egulae, T., Wubie, N.K., Akoko, James M., Fèvre, Eric M., Cook, Elizabeth A.J.

“…The questionnaire survey highlighted semi-confinement as the predominant pig husbandry practice (61.1%), with 32% of pigs having access to sewage, and there was poor community awareness about TSTC in Busia County. Conclusion: The study indicated the presence of TSTC transmission in Western Kenya and identified Busia County as a high-risk area based on multiple layers of evidence. …”
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Climate Risk Profile for Busia County. Kenya County Climate Risk Profile Series by Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Kenya

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Mainstreaming biodiversity conservation and utilization for improved nutrition in Kenya: The case of communities in Busia County, Kenya by Wasike, Victor W., Manjella, A., Wasilwa, L., Gee, E.

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Busia county biodiversity policy: our heritage, our strength and the basis of our development 2016 – 2023 by Busia County Government

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Characterizing the livestock production system and potential to enhance productivity through improved feeding in Matayos in Busia County, Kenya by Muyekho, F.N., Siamba, D., Agevi, H., Okotsi, S.

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Improving food-system efficiency and environmental conservation using agricultural biodiversity in Busia County: a pilot study by Manjella, A., Wasike, Victor W., Borelli, Teresa, Hunter, D.

“…BackgroundDespite the abundance of edible biodiversity, both wild and cultivated, malnutrition and food insecurity persist in Busia County, Kenya, where poverty indices range from 63% to 74% and 25% of children younger than 5 years are stunted, 11% are underweight, and 4% are thin for their age. …”
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Evidence of Histoplasma capsulatum seropositivity and exploration of risk factors for exposure in Busia county, western Kenya: Analysis of the PAZ dataset by Cornell, T.R., Thomas, Lian F., Cook, Elizabeth A.J., Pinchbeck, G., Bettridge, Judy M., Gordon, L., Kivali, Velma, Kiyong'a, Alice, Fèvre, Eric M., Scantlebury, C.E.

“…This study examined the human seroprevalence of anti-Histoplasma antibody and explored associations between seropositivity and demographic and environmental variables, in Busia county, western Kenya. Methodology Biobanked serum samples and associated data, from a previous cross-sectional survey, were examined. …”
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Prevalence and risk factors of dengue and chikungunya infections among febrile children at Busia County Referral Hospital in western Kenya by Ambogo, I.N.

“…Objectives: To determine the prevalence and risk factors of Dengue and Chikungunya infections and estimate coinfection with malaria among children aged 1- 12 years presenting with fever at Busia County Referral Hospital. Methods: We conducted a cross sectional hospital based study where we recruited randomly selected children presenting with fever. …”
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Spatial distribution of vector snails and their infection with Fasciola cercariae in different agro-ecological zones in Busia County, western Kenya by Owiny, M.G.O.

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Improved latrine coverage may reduce porcine cysticercosis: a comparative cross-sectional study, Busia County, Kenya 2021 by Chege, Bernard, Ndambuki, Gideon, Owiny, M., Kiyong'a, Alice, Fèvre, Eric M., Cook, Elizabeth A.J.

“…Conclusion: There was a reduction in the prevalence of porcine cysticercosis in Busia County over the study period from 2012 to 2021. …”
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Presence of Plasmodium falciparum strains with artemisinin-resistant K13 mutation C469Y in Busia County, Western Kenya by Makau, M., Kanoi, B.N., Mgawe, C., Maina, M., Bitshi, M., Too, E.K., Naruse, T.K., Abkallo, Hussein M., Waweru, H., Adung'o, F., Kaneko, O., Gitaka, J.

“…This study investigated the presence of all reported mutations of K13 propeller domains in the parasite population in Busia County, Kenya, a known malaria-endemic region. …”
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Factors influencing the intensity of use of ICT tools by youth along agricultural value chains: Evidence from Busia County, Kenya. by Katunyo, P.N., Otieno, David Jakinda, Kosura, W.O., Okello, J.J.

“…This study analyzed the determinants of ICT usage in agricultural value chains among rural youth in Busia County, Kenya. A total of 213 young farmers were randomly selected and interviewed using semi-structured questionnaires. …”
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