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Comparison of transformatio frequencies among selected streptococcus pneumoniae serotypes
(Elsevier, 2010)
Although there are over 90 serotypes of Streptococcus pneumoniae, antimicrobial resistance is predominantly found in a limited number of serotypes/serogroups, namely 6, 9, 14, 19 and 23. There is no compelling mechanism ...
Conception rates of estrus-synchronized indigenous Ugandan goats by cervical artificial insemination
(2010)
The conception rates of estrus-synchronized indigenous Ugandan goats with fresh semen cervical artificially inseminated were not known. The study aimed at establishing the effects of synchronization technique, type of ...
Frequency of markers of resistance to antifolates used as preventive therapy for placental malaria in pregnant women, Tororo District
(2010-07)
Antifolates are currently being used in Africa as intermittent preventive therapy (IPT) to prevent malaria in pregnant women. It is recommended that HIV-uninfected pregnant women receive at least two doses of sulfadoxine ...
Factors that affect the success of dairy cattle breeding in the East African Dairy Development Project area in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2010-11)
Dairy cattle breeding is an important technology in the enhancement and promotion of the dairy enterprise in Uganda. The introduction of germplasm through AI is crucial to enhance the production potential of the local ...
Thyroid function among diabetic patients at Mengo Hospital Kampala
(Africa Journal of Animal and Biomedical Sciences, 2010)
Several thyroid malfunctions occur in diabetes mellitus, and thyroid dysfunction may complicate control of diabetes. An association between diabetes mellitus and autoimmune thyroid disease was suspected from previous ...
Comparative study of Ziehl Neelsen and Auramine-O staining methods for the detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in sputum
(Africa Journal of Animal and Biomedical Sciences, 2010)
This study cross sectional study was designed to compare the performance of Ziehl Neelsen staining and Auramine fluorescent microscopy staining techniques in detecting the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in sputum. ...