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How reliable are hematological parameters in predicting uncomplicated plasmodium falciparum malaria in an Endemic Region?
(Hindawi Publishing Corporation, 2013)
Background. Malaria remains endemic in Sub-Saharan Africa. Hematological changes that occur have been suggested as potential predictors of malaria. This study was aimed at evaluating the diagnostic relevance of hematological ...
Campylobacter spp among Children with acute diarrhea attending Mulago hospital in Kampala - Uganda
(2002-05)
Introduction HIV positive (HIV+) women are more susceptible to malaria infection during pregnancy than their HIV negative (HIV-) counterparts but the actual prevalence of infection in Ugandan pregnant women is not known. ...
Inpatient mortality in children with clinically diagnosed malaria as compared with microscopically confirmed malaria
(Lippincott Wilkins & Williams, 2008)
Background: Inpatient treatment for malaria without microscopic confirmation of the diagnosis occurs commonly in sub-Saharan Africa. Differences in mortality in children who are tested by microscopy for Plasmodium falciparum ...
Prevalence of Antimalarial self- medication and artemisinin genotypic resistance in plasmodium falciparum parasites isolated from malaria symptomatic patients attending Dokolo Health Centre
(Makerere University, 2022-09-14)
Background: Malaria remains the major cause of death in sub-Saharan Africa. Interventions like use of insecticide treated mosquito nets (ITNs), IRS, antimalarial drugs have been used to combat malaria in Uganda with minimal ...
Artemether-Lumefantrine Plasmodium Falciparum clearance and associated factors among uncomplicated Malaria patients in Adjumani District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)
The development of artemisinin resistance threatens the efforts to global malaria control. Artemisinin resistance has been reported in Northern Uganda and some African countries. Considering both host and parasite genetic ...