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Ethnopharmacology, cytotoxicity, antiviral and immunomodulatory profiles of medicinal plant species used by herbalists in treating people living with HIV/AIDS in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-11-07)
Opportunistic infections (OI) are the single most important cause of mortality and morbidity among PLHIV in poor countries. There is widespread use of medicinal plants among PLHIV. However, there is no scientific information ...
Phytochemistry, anti-mycobacterial activity, and acute toxicity of selected plant species used for the treatment of Tuberculosis in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-27)
Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the leading causes of death globally, and the rise in drug-resis-tant forms of TB has become a significant threat. Subsequently, it is crucial to explore new, effective and safe anti-TB agents. ...
Aflatoxin exposure in Southwestern Uganda and the ameliorative effects of selected medicinal plants on induced aflatoxicosis in wistar rats
(Makerere University, 2023-11)
Introduction: Over 5.5 billion people, worldwide are chronically exposed to aflatoxins. This contributes to 40% of the African disease burden. Aflatoxins are mycotoxins produced by Aspergillus flavus and A. parasiticus, ...