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J. Ingonga

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h-index: 12
Works: 52
Citations: 558

Most-cited papers

Anti-parasitic activity and cytotoxicity of selected medicinal plants from Kenya.
E. Kigondu, G. Rukunga, J. Keriko, W. Tonui +5 more
2009Journal of Ethnopharmacology100 citations Open access
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Experimental chemotherapy with Allium sativum (Liliaceae) methanolic extract in rodents infected with Leishmania major and Leishmania donovani.
Byrum W Wabwoba, C. Anjili, M. Ngeiywa, P. Ngure +3 more
2010Journal of Vector Borne Diseases71 citations
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Repellent effects of the essential oils of Cymbopogon citratus and Tagetes minuta on the sandfly, Phlebotomus duboscqi
A. Kimutai, M. Ngeiywa, M. Mulaa, P. G. N. Njagi +4 more
2017BMC Research Notes54 citations Open access
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In vitro effects of Warburgia ugandensis, Psiadia punctulata and Chasmanthera dependens on Leishmania major promastigotes.
E. Githinji, L. Irungu, W. Tonui, G. Rukunga +7 more
2010African Journal of Traditional Complementary and Alternative Medicines41 citations Open access
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In vitro antileishmanial activity of extracts of Warburgia ugandensis (Canellaceae), a Kenyan medicinal plant
P. Ngure, W. Tonui, J. Ingonga, C. Mutai +4 more
202038 citations
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Association of Phlebotomus guggisbergi with Leishmania major and Leishmania tropica in a complex transmission setting for cutaneous leishmaniasis in Gilgil, Nakuru county, Kenya
Barrack O. Owino, D. Matoke-Muhia, Y. Alraey, J. M. Mwangi +5 more
2019PLoS Neglected Tropical Diseases25 citations Open access
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Evaluation of leishmanicidal activity and cytotoxicity of Ricinus communis and Azadirachta indica extracts from western Kenya: in vitro and in vivo assays
B. Jumba, C. Anjili, J. Makwali, J. Ingonga +4 more
2015BMC Research Notes20 citations Open access
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Combination and monotherapy of Leishmania major infection in BALB/c mice using plant extracts and herbicides.
J. Makwali, F. Wanjala, Josyline C. Kaburi, J. Ingonga +2 more
2012Journal of Vector Borne Diseases20 citations Open access
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Molecular detection of Leishmania donovani, Leishmania major, and Trypanosoma species in Sergentomyia squamipleuris sand flies from a visceral leishmaniasis focus in Merti sub-County, eastern Kenya
Barrack O. Owino, J. M. Mwangi, Steve Kiplagat, H. N. Mwangi +6 more
2021Parasites & Vectors17 citations Open access
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Combination therapy using Pentostam and Praziquantel improves lesion healing and parasite resolution in BALB/c mice co-infected with Leishmania major and Schistosoma mansoni
C. Khayeka-Wandabwa, H. Kutima, V. Nyambati, J. Ingonga +5 more
2013Parasites & Vectors17 citations Open access
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Experimental therapeutic studies of Solanum aculeastrum Dunal. on Leishmania major infection in BALB/c mice
L. Laban, C. Anjili, J. Mutiso, J. Ingonga +3 more
2015Iranian Journal of Basic Medical Sciences15 citations
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In vitro Studies on the Antileishmanial Activity of Herbicides and Plant Extracts Against Leishmania major Parasites
J. Makwali, Frederick M.E. Wanja, J. Ingonga, C. Anjili
201513 citations Open access
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In Vitro Antileishmanial Activity and Phytochemical Analysis of Carissa Edulis Against Leishmania Major
V. N. Njau, Esther N. Maina, C. Anjili, J. Ingonga +3 more
2016The African Journal of Pharmacology and Therapeutics12 citations Open access
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Efficacy of crude methanolic extracts of Allium sativum L. and Moringa stenopetala (Baker f.) Cufod. against Leishmania major
G. Kinuthia, E. Kabiru, C. Anjili, E. Kigondu +3 more
201412 citations
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In vivo efficacy of oral and intraperitoneal administration of extracts of Warburgia ugandensis (Canellaceae) in experimental treatment of Old World cutaneous leishmaniasis caused by Leishmania major.
P. Ngure, Z. Ng'ang'a, J. Ingonga, G. Rukunga +1 more
2010African Journal of Traditional Complementary and Alternative Medicines12 citations Open access
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PHYTOCHEMICAL CONSTITUENTS OF SENNA DIDYMOBOTRYA FRESEN IRWIN ROOTS USED AS A TRADITIONAL MEDICINAL PLANT IN KENYA
L. B. Nyamwamu, M. Ngeiywa, M. Mulaa, A. Lelo +2 more
20159 citations
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In vitro and in vivo activities of blends of crude aqueous extracts from Allium sativum L, Callistemon citrinus (Curtis) Skeels and Moringa stenopetala (Baker F) Cufodontis against Leishmania major
G. Kinuthia, C. Anjili, N. K. Gikonyo, E. Kigondu +2 more
20139 citations
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Repellent effects of the essential oils of Cymbopogon citratus and Tagetes minuta on the sandfly, Phlebotomus duboscqi
A. Kimutai, M. Ngeiywa, M. Mulaa, P. G. N. Njagi +4 more
2017BMC Research Notes6 citations Open access
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Immunization with a combination of Leishmania major lipophospho- glycan (LPG) and Phlebotomus duboscqi salivary gland lysates (SGLs) abrogates protective effect of LPG against L. major in BALB/c mice
R. Karanja, J. Ingonga, M. Mwangi, D. Mwala +3 more
20116 citations
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Sandfly Blood-Feeding Habits and Competence in Transmitting Ntepes Virus, a Recently Discovered Member of the Genus Phlebovirus
Epaphrus Yuko, R. Sang, E. Owino, J. Ingonga +4 more
2022BioMed Research International5 citations Open access
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Effects of essential oils of lemon grass, Cymbopogon citratus and the Mexican marigold, Tagetes minuta on mortality and oviposition in adult sandflies, Phlebotomus duboscqi
A. Kimutai, M. Ngeiywa, P. G. N. Njagi, M. Mulaa +4 more
20155 citations Open access
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A Descriptive Survey on Knowledge, Attitude, Practices and Beliefs (KAPBs) on Kala-azar among the Residents of Marigat Sub-County, Baringo County -
Mary W. Kiarie, Anastasia M. Nzau, Philip M. Ngumbi, Abraham K. .Waithima +4 more
20164 citations
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Efficacy of combination therapy using extracts of Aloe secundiflora Eng L and Callistemon citrinus William C. in Leishmania major infected BALB/c mice
C. M. Ndeti, C. Kituyi, M. Ndirangu, J. Ingonga +7 more
20164 citations
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Acute Toxicity of Senna Didymobotrya Fresen Irwin Roots Used as a Traditional Medicinal Plant in Kenya
L. B. Nyamwamu, M. Ngeiywa, M. Mulaa, A. Lelo +2 more
20154 citations
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F1 Cross‐Breed Between Susceptible BALB/c and Resistant Swiss mice Infected with Leishmania major Exhibit an Intermediate Phenotype for Lesion Sizes and Type 1 Cytokines but Show Low Level of Total IgG Antibodies
S. G. Kiige, J. Mutiso, L. T. Laban, Christopher Khayeka-Wandabwa +3 more
2014Scandinavian Journal of Immunology4 citations Open access
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Combination therapy using Pentostam and Praziquantel improves lesion healing and parasite resolution in BALB/c mice co-infected with Leishmania major and Schistosoma mansoni
C. Khayeka-Wandabwa, H. Kutima, V. Nyambati, J. Ingonga +5 more
2013Parasites & Vectors4 citations Open access
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Evaluation of the adjuvanticity of artemisinin with soluble Leishmania major antigens in BALB/c mice
A. Kimutai, W. Tonui, M. Gicheru, P. Ngure +7 more
20094 citations
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Detection of Wuchereria bancrofti in human blood samples and mosquitoes in Matayos, Busia County-Kenya
Nancy Kinyatta, Dorcas Wachira, Rosemary Githae, Japheth Lusweti +8 more
2023Scientific Reports3 citations Open access
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In vitro study of the efficacy of Solanum nigrum against Leishmania major
Christine N. Mutoro, J. Kinyua, J. Nganga, D. Kariuki +2 more
2018F1000Research3 citations Open access
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CYTOTOXICITY AND IN VITRO ANTIAMOEBIC ACTIVITY OF SENNA DIDYMOBOTRYA CRUDE ROOT EXTRACTS IN COMPARISON WITH METRONIDAZOLE AGAINST ENTAMOEBA HISTOLYTICA
L. B. Nyamwamu, M. Ngeiywa, M. Mulaa, A. Lelo +3 more
20153 citations
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Comparative Analysis of the Effectiveness of Sand Fly Traps with Different Baits
Z. Ng'ang'a, Samuel Mong’are, P. Ngumbi, J. Ingonga +1 more
20153 citations
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In vitro activity of aqueous and methanol extracts of Callistemon citrinus (Family Myrtaceae) against Leishmania major.
G. Kinuthia, E. Kabiru, N. K. Gikonyo, J. Ingonga +2 more
20143 citations
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Recent Progress in Microbiology and Biotechnology Vol. 2
Nisha Sharma, Nivedita Sharma, M. Kerakalamatti, R. Mesta +49 more
20202 citations
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Effects of glucocorticoids in Leishmania major infection
B. Osero, A. Mosigisi, T. Ogeto, R. Mugambi +4 more
20152 citations
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Widespread transmission in diverse ecotypes challenges visceral leishmaniasis control in East Africa
E. Iniguez, Mercy Tuluso, Steve Kiplagat, A. Gebresilassie +28 more
2025medRxiv1 citations Open access
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Resurgence of visceral and cutaneous leishmaniasis in Kajiado County, Kenya: A coordinated response and entomological survey
Damaris Matoke-Muhia, Barrack O. Owino, Steve Kiplagat, H. N. Mwangi +16 more
2025International Journal of Infectious Diseases1 citations Open access
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Socio- demographic Factors Influencing the Ownership and Utilization of Long Lasting Insecticide Nets among Endemic Sub-counties in Kisii County, Kenya
P. Bwogo, Samuel Mong’are, R. Masai, J. Nyabayo +6 more
2022Asian Journal of Research in Infectious Diseases1 citations Open access
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Phytochemical composition and in vitro antileishmanial activity of Bidens pilosa , Tithonia diversifolia and Sonchus oleraceus extracts
Thomas O. Momanyi, J. Matasyoh, S. Karori, J. Ingonga
20221 citations
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Molecular detection of Leishmania donovani, Leishmania major, and Trypanosoma spp. in Sergentomyia squamipleuris sandflies from a visceral leishmaniasis focus in Merti sub-County, eastern Kenya
Barrack O. Owino, J. M. Mwangi, Steve Kiplagat, H. N. Mwangi +6 more
2020bioRxiv1 citations Open access
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Immunological Response against Leishmaniamajor Parasites with Pyrethrum Extracts
Reuben C. Ruttoh, B. Osero, J. Ingonga, M. Kangogo +4 more
2018Journal of Zoological Research1 citations Open access
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Efficacy of a Combination of Plumbago Capensis and Aloe Secundiflora Aqueous and Methanolic Plant Extracts in the Treatment of Leishmania Major in Balb/C Mice
Paul Ndungu, J. Ingonga, M. Gicheru, C. Anjili
20171 citations Open access
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From Mud and Stick-walled Houses to Corrugated Iron sheet Houses: A New Strategy for Preventing Human-Vector Contact in Marigat Sub-county a Leishmaniasis-endemic Area in Kenya
P. Ngure, Anastasia M. Nzau, A. Waithima, Mary W. Kiarie +3 more
20171 citations
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Effects of Crude Root Extracts of Senna Didymobotrya on Caecal Amoebiasis in Mice
L. B. Nyamwamu, M. Ngeiya, M. Mulaa, A. Lelo +3 more
20151 citations
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Soluble Leishmania Antigens Plus Pristane Adjuvant Induce Partial Cross-protection Against Leishmaniasis in BALB/c mice
Byrum W Wabwoba, Damaris Matoke-Muhia, J. Ingonga, Japheth Lusweti +1 more
2025American Journal of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology0 citations Open access
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BALB/c mice vaccinated with soluble Leishmania major antigens plus pristane adjuvant develop Th 1 immune response beneficial against leishmanial challenge.
Byrum W Wabwoba, Michael M Gicheru, J. Ingonga, Damaris Matoke-Muhia
2025Journal of Vector Borne Diseases0 citations Open access
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Natural products with antiparasitic activity: Bioactive extracts from Kenyan flora against leishmaniasis
B. Osero, Divinah Mariah, J. Ingonga, Alphine Chebet +7 more
2024International journal of fauna and biological studies0 citations Open access
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Genetic Polymorphism of Merozoite Surface Protein-2 (MSP-2) in Plasmodium falciparum Isolates from Endemic Sub-Counties, A Case Study in Kisii County, Kenya
Pacifica Chepchumba Bwogo, Samuel Mong’are, R. Masai, Josephat Maniga Nyabayo +6 more
2022International Journal of TROPICAL DISEASE & Health0 citations Open access
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Fasciola Gigantica: Tegumental Surface Alterations Following Treatment in Vitro with Plumbagin
D. Fattah, Khaled A. Temsah, W. Elkholy, Amal A. El Kholy +95 more
2021Al-Azhar University Journal of Virus Researches and Studies0 citations Open access
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Discovery of Phlebotomus Species of Sand Flies in Mwea Irrigation Scheme, Kirinyaga County, Kenya: A Possible Leishmaniases focus.
J. Kaburi, P. Ngumbi, P. Ndegwa, L. Irungu +3 more
20180 citations
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Leishmaniasis-A DESCRIPTIVE SURVEY ON KNOWLEDGE, ATTITUDE, PRACTICES AND BELIEFS ON KALA AZAR AMONG THE RESIDENTS OF MARIGAT SUB (cid:487) COUNTY, BARINGO COUNTY, KENYA
Mary W. Kiarie, Anastasia M. Nzau, P. Ngumbi, A. Waithima +4 more
20160 citations
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