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Giraffe genome sequence reveals clues to its unique morphology and physiology
(Nature Communications, 2016-05-16)
The origins of giraffe’s imposing stature and associated cardiovascular adaptations are
unknown. Okapi, which lacks these unique features, is giraffe’s closest relative and provides a
useful comparison, to identify genetic ...
Knowledge, attitudes and practices on malaria in relation to its transmission among primary school children in Bagamoyo district, Tanzania
(MalariaWorld Journal, 2016-02)
Background. Communities’ knowledge, attitudes and practices on malaria disease often remain unobserved during malaria
control efforts. In Tanzania, many studies focus on increasing community knowledge and awareness on ...
Mammalian wildlife diversity in rubber and oil palm plantations.
(CABI, 2016-07-27)
In the face of globally diminishing natural habitats in biodiversity-rich regions, agricultural landscapes around protected areas have increasingly gained importance as extended habitat for wildlife species. Rubber (Hevea ...
Prevalence of brucellosis in the human, livestock and wildlife interface areas of Serengeti National Park, Tanzania.
(AOSIS, 2016-05-24)
Between 2005 and 2006, a cross-sectional survey was carried out in domestic ruminants in agropastoral communities of Serengeti district, Tanzania to determine the seroprevalence of brucellosis in domestic-wildlife interface ...
IncF Plasmids Are Commonly Carried by Antibiotic Resistant Escherichia coli Isolated from Drinking Water Sources in Northern Tanzania
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation International Journal of Microbiology, 2016)
The aim of this study was to identify the replicon types of plasmids, conjugation efficiencies, and the complement of antibiotic
resistance genes for a panel of multidrug resistant E. coli isolates from surface waters in ...
Intestinal Schistosomiasis among Primary Schoolchildren in Two On-Shore Communities in Rorya District, Northwestern Tanzania: Prevalence, Intensity of Infection and Associated Risk Factors
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2016-09-15)
In Tanzania, Schistosoma mansoni is of great public health importance. Understanding the prevalence and infection intensity is
important for targeted, evidence-based control strategies.This study aimed at studying the ...
Schistosoma mansoni Infections, Undernutrition and Anaemia among Primary Schoolchildren in Two Onshore Villages in Rorya District, North-Western Tanzania
(Plos One, 2016-12-09)
Background
Undernutrition and anaemia remains to be a major public health problem in many developing
countries, where they mostly affect children. Intestinal parasitic infections are known to
affect both growth and ...
Pattern and Distribution of Colorectal Cancer in Tanzania: A Retrospective Chart Audit at Two National Hospitals
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2016-08-09)
Background. Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a growing public health concern with increasing rates in countries with previously known
low incidence. This study determined pattern and distribution of CRC in Tanzania and identified ...
Intestinal Schistosomiasis among Primary Schoolchildren in Two On-Shore Communities in Rorya District, Northwestern Tanzania: Prevalence, Intensity of Infection and Associated Risk Factors
(Hindawi, 2016-10-16)
In Tanzania, Schistosoma mansoni is of great public health importance. Understanding the prevalence and infection intensity is important for targeted, evidence-based control strategies. This study aimed at studying the ...