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Human herpes virus 8 DNA in blood as a marker of Kaposi’s Sarcoma in HIV positive Ugandan patients.
(makerere university, 2020-01-28)
Introduction; Kaposi’s Sarcoma (KS) is an abnormal excessive growth of blood vessels associated with human herpes virus 8 (HHV-8), as the causative agent. In HIV infected individuals, HHV-8 is the major cause of AIDS-related ...
Evaluation of the effect of pim6 on the induction of hiv-1 expression from memory cd4+ t cells of virally suppressed hiv-1 patients attending TASO clinic, Mulago.
(Nakimuli Cynthia, 2020-01-07)
Background: Latent HIV-1 reservoirs harbour human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) proviral DNA which can be reactivated to express viral RNA. Memory CD4+ T cells in HIV-infected persons are critical as HIV reservoirs, ...
Prevalence of Helicobacter pylori infection during pregnancy and influence on the pregnancy anemia intervention package in Uganda among mothers at Kawempe Health Centre
(Makerere University, 2020-03)
The National Anemia Policy (2002) specifies an intervention package for anemia in pregnancy which consists of iron and folic acid supplementation, and malaria and hook worm control. However, the prevalence of anemia in ...
Investigation of a haemorrhagic febrile illness in Nakaseke District, Central Uganda: A case series report
(African Journal of Parasitology Research, 2020-02-05)
Persons in Nakaseke and neighbouring districts within Central Uganda suffered from a haemorrhagic febrile
illness. Four tested positive for the Crimean-Congo Haemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) virus, five for the Rift Valley
Fever ...
Histological Demonstration of the Organisms Causing Human Tungiasis in Eastern Uganda
(Journal of Cytology & Histology, 2020)
Background: Tungiasis, a neglected tropical ecto-parasitic disease, has resurged in Sub-Saharan Africa, causing public concern and at times confusing diagnosis. In October 2010, following widespread human disease within ...
Research participants’ perspectives on compensation for participation in biomedical research in cancer patients at Uganda Cancer Institute
(Makerere University, 2021-04-09)
Background: Compensation of research participants in health-related research is a common practice that has existed globally for the last 100 years but is implemented differently in diverse research settings basing on generic ...
Renal function of hospitalised adult patients with trauma at Mulago national referral hospital
(Makerere University, 2021-04-13)
Globally trauma is the leading cause of death in persons aged 5 to 44 years and accounts for approximately 10% of all deaths in general. In Uganda more than 25% of all deaths recorded in urban areas are due to trauma. ...
Molecular epidemiology of antimicrobial resistance at a human-animal interface in pastoralist community of Kasese District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04)
Background: Intensive usage of antimicrobials in the management of animal diseases may cause selection for resistance among microorganisms. Transmission of resistant bacteria from the wild and domestic food animals to ...
Compensating health research participants : Research Ethics Committee members’ perspectives and ethical guidance
(Makerere University, 2020-06-25)
Background: Research participants in resource-poor settings face a risk of exploitation due to widespread poverty and their limited experience and understanding of research. Researchers have an obligation to protect research ...
Evaluation of stool with sputum DNA on FTA card, microscope slide and TB-Lamp for Mycobacterium Tuberculosis detection using Xpert MTB/Rif (Xpert) as Gold standard among Pulmonary Tuberculosis patients
(Makerere University, 2021-04-19)
The Xpert MTB/RIF (Xpert) and TB-Lamp assay technology allows rapid and sensitive diagnosis of pulmonary tuberculosis (PTB) from sputum specimens. The conventional plastic sputum containers allow transportation of sputum ...