Bio

Prof P.G. Mbuthia Biography

Professor Paul Gichohi Mbuthia is a Professor (Fish and Avian consultant), University of Nairobi. He holds a doctorate degree in Pathology and Microbiology from University of Nairobi (2005) and is a recognized Fellow of the Royal Veterinary College, Sweden (F.R.V.C.S.) from 1990. He is an accomplished pathologist, scholar and researcher with several publications. Prof.

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(Last updated: March 14, 2023)

Publications

2023

Kamuti, NM, Mbuthia PG, Waruiru RM, Githigia SM, Keya EA.  2023.  Pathological Lesions Associated with Cordylobia anthropophaga infestations of Dogs in Kitui County, Kenya.. Journal of Veterinary medicine and animal health.. 15(1)
Charo, FJ, Mbuthia PG, Bebora LC, Nguta JM.  2023.  Influence of aquaculture management practices and water quality on bacterial occurrence in fish culture units in Kenya.. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies . 11(2):01-07.

2022

Okumu, MO, Mbaria JM, Gikunju JK, Mbuthia PG, Madadi VO.  2022.  Analysis of the efficacy of commercially available antivenoms in Bitis arientans venom- induced dermonecrosis., 20 May. PSK 2022 annual scientific conference . , Diani reef Hotel, Diani Mombasa
Okumu, MO, Mbaria JM, Gikunju JK, Mbuthia PG, Madadi VO, Ochola FO, Maloba KN, Nderitu JG.  2022.  Preclinical efficacy testing of three antivenoms against Naja ashei venominduced lethality.. Toxicon: X14 . 2022(100124.)
Kamuti, NM, Mbuthia PG, Waruiru RM, Githigia SM, Keya EA.  2022.  Prevalence, etiology, and risk factors associated with occurrence of canine cutaneous myiasis in Kitui county, Kenya. Veterinary Medicine Internationa. 2022(Article ID 5699060)
Wanja, DW, Mbuthia PG, Aboge GO, Bebora LC.  2022.  Seasonal Prevalence and Molecular Identification of Thermophilic Campylobacter from Chicken, Cattle, and Respective Drinking Water in Kajiado County, Kenya.. Hindawi, International Journal of Microbiology . 2022, Article ID 1526641(https://doi.org/10.1155/2022/1526641 )

2021

and Okumu, M.O., Mbaria JM, Gikunju JK, Mbuthia PG, Madadi VO, Ochola FO, Maloba KN, Nderitu JG.  2021.  Preclinical efficacy testing of three antivenoms against Naja ashei envenomation, 27 October. 41st Annual Pharmaceutical Society of Kenya Conference .
Okumu, MO, Mbaria JM, Gikunju JK, Mbuthia PG, Madadi VO, Ochola FO, Jepkorir MS.  2021.  Artemia salina as an animal model for the preliminary evaluation of snake venom-induced toxicity. , 15 September . 7th All Africa Congress of Pharmacology . , Virtual
Waruiru, RM, Mbuthia PG, Mwadime JM, Wanja DW, Murugami JW.  2021.  Prevalence, Intensity and Influence of Water Quality on Parasitic Infestations of Farmed Fish in Kirinyaga County, Kenya, 28 September . Kenya Veterinary association’s 54th Annual Scientific conference . , Sandies tropical village hotel, Malindi, Kilifi County
Kamundia, PW, Mbuthia PG, Bebora LC, Njagi LW, Nyaga PN, Mdegela RH.  2021.  Use of qualitative and semi-quantitative histopathology assessment of water pollution and infection in Oreochromis niloticus of Lake Victoria., 28 September . Kenya Veterinary association’s 54th Annual Scientific conference . , Malindi, Kilifi County
Charo, FJ, Mbuthia PG, Bebora LC, Nguta JM.  2021.  Occurrence of pathogenic bacteria in farmed fish in Machakos and Nyandarua Counties, Kenya. , 22 November. KCSAP scientific conference. , Lake Naivasha resort
Wanja, DW, Mbuthia PG, Aboge GO, Bebora LC.  2021.  Preliminary findings on effect of seasonality and climate on thermophilic campylobacters occurrence in cattle, chicken and water in Kajiado County, 22 November. KCSAP scientific conference. , Lake Naivasha resort
Mulei, IR, Mbuthia PG, Waruiru RM, Nyaga PN, Mutoloki S, Evensen O.  2021.  Management Practices, farmers’ knowledge of diseased fish and their occurrence in Nyeri County, Kenya. Veterinary Medicine International . Volume 2021, Article ID 8896604(https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/8896604)
Ncebere, JM, Mbuthia PG, Waruiru RM, Gathumbi PK.  2021.  Gross and histopathology of goats feeding on Opuntia stricta in Laikipia County, Kenya.. Veterinary Medicine International . Volume 2021, Article ID 8831996(https://doi.org/10.1155/2021/8831996)
Okumu, MO, Mbaria JM, Gikunju JK, Mbuthia PG, Madadi VO, Ochola FO, Jepkorir MS.  2021.  Artemia salina as an animal model for the preliminary evaluation of snake venom-induced toxicity.. Toxicon. (X12 (2021) 100082.)

2020

Wanja, DW, Mbuthia PG, Waruiru RM, Mwandime JM, Bebora LC, Nyaga PN, Ngowi, H..  2020.  Fish husbandry practices and water quality in central Kenya: Potential risk factors for fish mortality and infectious diseases. Veterinary Medicine International. 2020
Wamboi, P, Waruiru RM, Mbuthia PG, Nguhiu-Mwangi J, Bebora LC.  2020.  Haemato-biochemical changes and prevalence of parasitic infections of indigenous chicken sold in markets of Kiambu County, Kenya, . International Journal of Veterinary Science and Medicine. 8(1):18-25.

2019

Mulei, IR, Nyaga PN, Mbuthia PG, Waruiru RM, Cheng, Xu Ø, Evensen, Mutoloki.  2019.  First detection and isolation of infectious haematopoietic necrosis virus from farmed rainbow trout in Nyeri County, Kenya.. Journal of Fish Diseases . DOI 10.1111
D.W., W, Mbuthia PG, Waruiru RM, Mwandime JM, Nyaga PN, Ngowi HA, Bebora LC.  2019.  Bacterial pathogens isolated from farmed fish and source pond water in Kirinyaga County, Kenya.. international Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic studies . 7(2):295-301.
Mutinda, WU, Mbuthia PG, Njagi LW, Bebora LC, Nyaga PN.  2019.  Pathogenicity of Kenyan Infectious bursal disease virus isolates in indigenous chickens. International Journal of Poultry Science. 2019

2018

Wanja, DW, Mbuthia PG, Waruiru RM, Mwadime JM, Bebora LC, Nyaga PN, Ngowi HA, Mdegela RH.  2018.  Preliminary findings of common bacterial pathogens affecting farmed fish in Kirinyaga County, Kenya., 25-27 Apr 2018. KVA Annual Scientific Conference. , Greenhill Hotel, Nyeri, Kenya
Mwadime, JM, Waruiru RM, Mbuthia PG, Wanja DW, Maina JG, Maina SK, Nzalawahe J, Mdegela RH.  2018.  Heavy Neascus species infestation of farmed Oreochromis niloticus in Kirinyaga county, Kenya., 25th- 27th April. KVA Annual Scientific Conference. , Greenhill Hotel, Nyeri, Kenya
Mwihia, EW, Lyche JL, Mbuthia PG, Gathumbi JK, Maina J, Ivanova L, Uhlig S, Mulei IR, Eriksen GS.  2018.  Co-occurrence of multiple mycotoxins in fish feed in Kenya., 24 –27 June 2018. ASM 2018 Scientific Programme. , Leisure Lodge Resort, Mombasa, Kenya
Otsyina, HR, Nguhiu-Mwangi J, Mogoa EGM, Mbuthia PG, Ogara WO.  2018.  Knowledge, attitude and practices of usage and effects of disposal of plastic bags on sheep and goats.. Tropical Animal Health and Production . 50(5):997-1003.
Murugami, JW, Waruiru RM, Maina KW, Mbuthia PG, Thaiyah AG, Mavuti SK, Otieno RO, Ngowi HA, Mdegela RH.  2018.  Helminth parasites of farmed fish and water birds in Kirinyaga County, Kenya.. International Journal of Fisheries and Aquatic Studies. 6(3):06-12.
K.W., M, R.M. W, J.W. M, Mbuthia PG, R.H. M.  2018.  Comparative management practices and parasitic infestations of farmed tilapia in Kiambu and Kirinyaga counties, Kenya.. Scholars Journal of Agriculture and Veterinary Sciences. 5(3):156-161.
Mwangi, WE, Mogoa EM, Mwangi JN, Mbuthia PG, Mbugua SW.  2018.  Effects of Butorphanol, Meloxicam and Butorphanol- Meloxicam combination on would healing after ovariohysterectomy in dogs.. International Journal of Veterinary Science. 2018
Mwangi, WE, Mogoa EM, Mwangi JN, Mbuthia PG, Mbugua, M..  2018.  S.W. A systematic review of analgesia practices in dogs undergoing ovariohysterectomy.. Veterinary World. 11(12):1725–1735.
Mulei, IR, Evensen MS, Nyaga PN, Mbuthia PG, Waruiru RM, Njagi LW, Mwihia EW, Gamil AAA.  2018.  Infectious pancreatic necrosis virus isolated from farmed rainbow trout and tilapia in Kenya is identical to European isolates.. Journal of Fish Diseases. DOI: 10.1111
Waruiru, RM, Mavuti SK, Mbuthia PG, Njagi LW.  2018.  Prevalence and intensity of gastrointestinal helminth infestations of free range domestic ducks in Kenya. Livestock Research for Rural Development . 30(4)
Mwihia, EW, Mbuthia PG, Eriksen GS, Gathumbi JK, Maina JG, Mutoloki S, Waruiru RM, Mulei IR, L J.  2018.  Occurrence and levels of aflatoxins in fish feeds and their potential effects on fish in Nyeri, Kenya.. Toxins. 2018(10)

2017

Mulei, IR, Nyaga PN, Mbuthia PG, Waruiru RM, Evensen, Mutoloki S.  2017.  Detection of infectious hematopoietic necrosis virus in farmed rainbow trout (Oncorhynchus mykiss) in Kenya, 25th October. DAFINET workshop. In collaboration with BangFish and ParaFish Control.. , Stigbojlen 7, University of Copenhagen,1870 Frederiksberg C, Denmark,
Murugami, JM, Maina, Waruiru RM, Mbuthia PG, Thaiyah AG, Mavuti SK, Ngowi HA, Nzalawahe J, Mdegela.  2017.  Prevalence and risk factors associated with parasitic infections of farmed fish in central Kenya., 25th- 29th April. KVA, CVA and UoN-FVM International Scientific Conference. , Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi, Kenya.
Serem, JK, Muturi JK, Wahome RG, Gakuya DW, Kiama SG, Onyango DW, Mbuthia PG.  2017.  Histopathological Evaluation of Spleen, Liver and Kidneys from Pigs Fed on Moringa oleifera Leaf Meal Diets.. Global Veterinaria . 19(1):478-486..
Maina, AN, Waruiru RM, Mbuthia PG, Munyua WK, Otieno RO, Mutune MN.  2017.  Prevalence of gastrointestinal parasites in indigenous chickens slaughtered at live bird markets of Nairobi County, Kenya.. Livestock Research for Rural Development . 29(7)
Miheso, KO, Mbuthia PG, Njagi LW, Karanja DN, Gathumbi PK, Shah, Wanjohi CW, Murithi MR.  2017.  Sero-prevalence of avian leucosis in chicken in Nairobi and surrounding Counties. . Livestock Research for Rural Development. 29(3)
Nguhiu-Mwangi, J, Mbithi PMF, Wabacha JK, Mbuthia PG.  2017.  Disorders of the Claw and Their Association with Laminitis in Smallholder Zero Grazed Dairy Cows. International journal of veterinary science. 6(2)
Bwana, MO, Njagi LW, Nyaga PN, Mbuthia PG, Bebora LC, Wahome MW, Mutinda WU, Kitala PM.  2017.  Effects of different infectious Bursal disease vaccination regimes on biochemical and haematological parameters of indigenous chicken in Kenya. Livestock Research for Rural Development. 29(5)
Wahome, MW, Njagi LW, Nyaga PN, Mbuthia PG, Bebora LC, Bwana MO.  2017.  Occurrence of Antibodies to Infectious Bursal Disease Virus in Non Vaccinated Indigenous Chicken, Ducks and Turkeys in Kenya. Vet Sci. 6(3):159-162.
Waruiru, RM, Mavuti SK, Mbuthia PG, Njagi LW, Mutune MN, Otieno RO.  2017.  Prevalence of ecto- and haemo-parasites of free-range local ducks in Kenya.. Livestock Research for Rural Development . 29(7)

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