Rebeccah M. Ayako

Kinetics of Parasitemia and IFN-γ/IL-4 Responses during Co-Infection with Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense and Plasmodium berghei ANKA in BALB/c Mice

Samuel M. Nyameyio, Fredrick Maloba, Rebeccah M. Ayako, Jillani Ngalla & Atunga Nyachieo · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2026

Introduction: Concurrent infections with Trypanosoma brucei rhodesiense and Plasmodium spp. may affect parasite progression and host immune responses, but little is known about the timing of this interaction. Aim: This study therefore determined the kinetics of parasitaemia and s...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i4320

Synergistic Immunostimulation of Carissa edulis Extract with Leishmania donovani Antigen in BALB/c Mice

Judith Njeri, Joshua M. Mutiso, Pullary M. Huma, Rebeccah M. Ayako & Michael M. Gicheru · South Asian Journal of Parasitology · 2026

Background:  Visceral leishmaniasis (VL) is a severe disease with high morbidity and mortality in tropical regions. Current treatments are limited, highlighting the need for alternatives like vaccine development and adjunct therapy, where plant-derived adjuvants like Carissa edul...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/sajp/2026/v9i1265

Foot and Mouth Disease Virus Strain-specific Antibody Titres in Naturally Infected or Vaccinated Bulls in Kenya

Jemimah Simbauni, Michael M. Kavuso, Joshua M. Mutiso, Rebeccah M. Ayako & Michael M. Gicheru · Asian Journal of Advances in Agricultural Research · 2024

Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is a global viral infection that causes vesicular lesions in and around the mouth and feet, causing reluctance of animals to eat or move. In Kenya, bulls raised for AI receive vaccinations against FMD, but it is unclear if these animals experience vac...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ajaar/2024/v24i8531