Browsing School of Biosecurity, Biotechnolgy and Laboratory Sciences (SBLS) Collection by Issue Date "2021-03"
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Assessment of human and veterinary drug shop sellers’ practices and awareness of antimicrobial resistance : a cross section study in Jinja, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global problem whereby it can affect any person regardless of age, sex, location among other factors. It occurs naturally, although the misuse of antibiotics in humans, animals and ... -
Differentiation patterns of Trypanosoma Brucei field isolates
(Makerere University, 2021-03)The developmental biology of differentiation is a universal biological process that allows cells to adapt to different environments and to perform specific functions. In the life cycle of T. brucei, this process is tightly ... -
Identification of diagnostic markers for Fusarium xylarioides, the cause of coffee wilt disease in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Fusarium xylarioides Steyaert is the causative agent of coffee wilt disease, scientifically known as trecheomycosis. This pathogen has two races, each specific to a particular coffee species; race 1 is pathogenic to Robusta ... -
Insecticide resistance and KDR mutations in malaria vector from different transmission sites in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Background: Despite the development of various interventions aimed at the control of the malaria vector the African Region continues to carry a disproportionately high share of the global malaria burden. This has been ... -
Optimization and evaluation of loop-mediated isothermal amplification (LAMP) system for detection of Pseudocercospora angolensis in citrus cinensis
(Makerere University, 2021-03)Pseudocercospora angolensis causes Pseudocercospora leaf and fruit spot disease in citrus which can result in up to 100% yield loss. Early diagnosis of this disease is vital for effective control. This study aimed at ...