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Associations between plasmodium falciparum aminoquinoline resistance genotypes and clinical presentations of malaria in Ugandan children, A case control study of Jinja District and the neighbouring Busoga Sub-Region Districts
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Plasmodium falciparum resistance mutations to aminoquinoline antimalarials are selected by prior drug use and may alter parasite fitness yet their associations with clinical malaria presentations are uncertain. ... -
Bacterial pathogens associated with febrile conditions and their antimicrobial sensitivity pattern in children from Mbale hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Bacterial pathogens constitute a significant public health problem and are important cause of morbidity and mortality in febrile patients. The study was to determine the antimicrobial sensitivity pattern of bacterial ... -
Biosecurity assessment of commercial chicken farms for highly pathogenic avian influenza infection in Wakiso District, Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-14)This study assessed the biosecurity level of commercial chicken farms for highly pathogenic avian influenza infection in Uganda with a case study of Wakiso district in the central region of Uganda. A cross-sectional study ... -
Biosecurity knowledge, attitudes and practices of livestock farmers on selected farms of Kamwenge District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-15)Worldwide, infectious are diseases are on the rise, hence strengthening farm biosecurity is vital to stabilize livestock production, protect economies, human health, the environment, and social cultural values. Limited ... -
Bovine mastitis on selected farms in Kamwenge District: prevalence and antibiograms of the causative bacteria
(Makerere university, 2022-10-10)Bovine mastitis is an inflammation of the parenchyma of mammary glands characterized by physical, chemical, and usually bacteriological changes in milk, and pathological changes in glandular tissues of the udder. It is a ... -
Brucellosis at human- domestic animal interface in Greater Bahr El-Ghazal States, South Sudan
(Makerere University, 2019-04)Backgroung: Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease caused by Brucella spp, mainly Brucella abortus, Brucella melitensis, Brucella suis and Brucella canis. It is endemic in the Mediterranean basin, Middle East countries. In ... -
Caprine ovarian and uterine lesions: An abattoir survey
(Makerere University, 2009-08)Goat rearing is popular among Ugandan farmers especially the small scale farm holders. However, very limited information is available on the defects of the female reproductive organs despite their significance in guiding ... -
Carbapenem resistance genes in campylobacter coli and campylobacter jejuni isolated from chickens, and diarrheal children aged less than five years in Kampala City
(Makerere University, 2022-11)Campylobacter is one of the leading causes of food-borne diseases in humans worldwide. Like other zoonotic bacteria, Campylobacter has the potential to act as reservoirs and vehicles for the transmission of antimicrobial ... -
Challenges causing laboratory non-conformances affecting implementation of quality management systems towards accreditation in Teso Sub-Region, Uganda.
(Makerere University, 2023-08)Uganda has made significant progress in implementing quality management systems (QMS) in clinical laboratories, resulting in 38 accredited facilities. Despite these advancements, challenges persist, impeding the attainment ... -
Characterisation of integrons which potentially mediate dissemination of antibiotic resistance in enterobacteriaceae isolated from healthy community members
(Makerere University, 2020-10)Antibiotic resistance has become a global public health concern, by limiting the number of drugs used to treat bacterial infections. Antimicrobial resistance and multidrug resistance (MDR) therefore increase morbidity and ... -
Climatic determinants of COVID-19 cases and deaths in Uganda: 2020-2022
(Makerere University, 2022-12-15)Introduction: Climate change has been shown to influence viral disease transmission. The strange fluctuations in cases and deaths due to COVID-19 could be due to the dynamics in weather patterns. This study aimed to explore ... -
A comparative study of the efficiency and quality of six surfaces in drying Haplochromis SPP. (Nkejje) at Rubare Fish Landing Site in Lake Mburo protected area
(Makerere University, 2021-01)The study compared the efficiency and quality of the currently used traditional fish drying surface ‘Bare ground’ to five newly modified and improved surfaces in drying Haplochromis spp. (nkeje). The study was done at ... -
Comparative study of Tsetse and Trypanosomosis control methods in Kasese District
(Makerere University, 2010-12)A study was done in Karusandara sub-county, Kasese District, Uganda to compare efficiency of proper control of tsetse flies and trypanosomosis with the common control practices found. Test studies were done in two parishes ... -
Comparison of patient length of stay in care between home-based care and hospitalized COVID-19 patients PATIENTS in Northern and West-Nile Regions in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-14)COVID-19 is a disease caused by the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome Corona Virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) which was first reported in Wuhan China in December 2019 and was declared a global pandemic by the World Health Organization ... -
Comparison of Widal's test and bacterial culture as diagnostic tests for typhoid fever in humans and investigation of antimicrobial resistance of salmonella typhi isolates from patients attending private health facilities in Mbale City, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-02)Due to lack of microbiology facilities, private health facilities in Mbale City are still depending on the Widal’s test that is no longer recommended to diagnose typhoid fever, a disease that is responsible for about 200,000 ... -
Congenital plasmodium falciparum infection in a meso-endemic area of Uganda : molecular perspective
(Makerere University, 2022)Malaria remains a major public health concern especially among pregnant women and young children in sub-Saharan Africa. Few studies in Uganda have examined congenital malaria (CM) defined as presence of malaria parasites ... -
Contribution of commonly used wild plants towards livelihoods of communities around Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, Uganda
(2018-10-01)A study on contribution of commonly used wild plants towards livelihoods was carried out in Butogota Town Council neighbouring Bwindi Impenetrable National park. The utilisation of wild plants and products is increasingly ... -
A cross-sectional study of paratuberculosis in cattle from selected districts of Western Uganda and analysis of potential virulence of selected strains
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Paratuberculosis (Johne’s Disease) caused by Mycobacterium avium subsp. paratuberculosis (MAP) is a devastating disease in many animals but most especially dairy cattle with serious economic losses in production. The disease ... -
Cytokine profiles to differentiate between active and latent tuberculosis infections in patients attending the Tuberculosis Clinic at Mulago Hospital
(Makerere University, 2013-02)Quantiferon based Interferon Gamma release Assays can diagnose exposure to Mycobacterium tuberculosis (M.tb). These however do not differentiate between active and latent tuberculosis infection (LTBI). This study aimed at ... -
Detection and characterization of human influenza A virus isolates from patients attending Kayunga and Mulago Hospitals in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011-09)Human influenza A viruses are known to cause severe illnesses and fatalities. Therefore, their continuous surveillance is crucial for the early detection and appropriate interventions through treatment therapies and ...