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Detection of carbapenem resistance due to outer membrane porin alteration in non carbapenemase producing E. coli and K. pneumoniae isolates from Mulago National Referral Hospital, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)Antimicrobial resistance is a global public health concern which compromises the use of antibiotics in the fight against microbes. Carbapenems are the most effective antibiotics for the treatment of clinical infections ... -
Detection of HIV-1 M184V and K65R drug resistance mutations by Allele specific real-time PCR in patients on Anti-Retroviral Therapy (ART)
(Makerere University, 2010)Objective: The aim of this study was to design and evaluate an allele-specific real-time PCR based assay used to detect HIV-1 M184V and K65R drug resistance mutations in ART treated patients. Nucleotide polymorphisms are ... -
Determination of Rubella virus strains associated with congenital birth defects in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-19)Rubella, a vaccine-preventable viral disease, is a highly contagious childhood disease caused by the rubella virus that is still prevalent in all regions except the Americas, where it has been eradicated. Rubella is a ... -
Determination of SARS-COV-2 CD4 and CD8 T Cell responses prior to COVID-19 Pandemic among Ugandan adults
(Makerere University, 2023-12)The Coronavirus disease-19, caused by SARS-CoV-2, became a public health concern in 2020. The distribution of COVID-19 deaths and infections has been skewed. Compared to sub-Saharan Africa (SSA), the Western world accounts ... -
Determining the functionality of the putative twin-arginine signal peptides of rhomboid proteases from Mycobacterium tuberculosis using the beta-lactamase reporter system
(Makerere University, 2020)Rhomboid proteases are a group of integral membrane proteases present in several organisms. Because of their roles in many medically important processes, rhomboid proteases are potential drug targets. In Mycobacteria ... -
Development of novel microsatellite DNA markers for first insight into the population genetic structure of bean leaf beetle ootheca mutabilis (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-09)Ootheca mutabilis leaf beetles have emerged economically important pests on common bean due to their voracious feeding. The adults defoliate leaves and larvae feed on roots leading to high yield losses and complete crop ... -
Diagnostic performance of four hepatitis B surface antigen CE marked and one WHO prequalified rapid diagnostic tests in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-02)Hepatitis B is a global health problem and as a blood-borne disease, it remains a common cause of viral hepatitis infection, with possible long-term complications of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma in patients who ... -
Diet selection strategies of Grauer's Gorillas (Gorilla beringei graueri) in relation to nutritional benefits and exposure to hepatotoxic phytochemical in Mount Tshiabirimu Forest, Virunga National Park, DRC
(2018-10-01)The study aimed at understanding nutritional benefits and challenges encountered by the current population of Grauer’s gorillas on Mount Tshiabirimu within Virunga National Park. The relative concentrations of selected ... -
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 ... -
The dynamics of dairy production and marketing: A case of smallholder farmers in Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2011)The dairy sector is one of the critical sectors in the East African Community (EAC) with a high potential for improving food security and welfare. In Uganda, the dairy industry has a good potential but various constraints ... -
East Coast fever carrier status and Theileria parva breakthrough strains in recently ITM vaccinated cattle in Iganga District, Eastern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-04)East Coast fever (ECF), a tick-borne disease caused by Theileria parva (T. parva) is the most important hindrance to the livestock industry in the eastern, central and southern Africa which is the major source of income ... -
Ecological risk determinants potentiating wildlife anthrax occurrence, and bio-surveillance tools for control and prevention: A case study of Queen Elizabeth Conservation Area in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Anthrax has long standing history at Uganda’s Queen Elizabeth National Park, where outbreaks have occurred consistently and periodically with significant wildlife mortalities. Bacillus anthracis, the causative agent, is a ... -
Effect of extreme hydrological events on cattle production system and coping strategies in Afgoi District Somalia
(Makerere University, 2023-11)This study explored the effect of extreme hydrological events on cattle production system and coping strategies in Afgoi district Somalia. The specific objectives were to determine the effects of drought and flood on the ... -
Effect of foot and mouth disease in cattle on household income in selected agro-pastoral and pastoral areas of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2012-05)Foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) is an endemic livestock disease that occurs in frequent outbreaks with serious consequences to the cattle famers’ in Uganda. This study determined the effect of FMD in cattle on household ... -
Effect of helminth infections and antihelminthic treatment during pregnancy on antibody response to Tetanus immunisation in women and their babies
(Makerere University, 2010-11)Uganda is still among the 46 countries that have not yet achieved neonatal tetanus (NT) global elimination target despite its adoption of the WHO strategy to vaccinate against tetanus during pregnancy. Immunisation of ... -
The effect of interrupted Anti-Retroviral Treatment (ART) on the reconstitution of memory and naive T cells during tuberculosis treatment in HIV active pulmonary tuberculosis patients
(Makerere University, 2013-09)Human Immunodeficiency Virus type-1(HIV-1) and active pulmonary tuberculosis (TB) both perturbe the immune system and lead to progression of each other. Administration of antiretroviral therapy ART) combined with ... -
Effect of praziquantel treatment against schistosoma mansoni during pregnancy on anti-schistosome immune responses in pregnant women and their babies
(Makerere University, 2008-01)Chemotherapy with praziquantel against schistosomiasis acts in synergy with the immune responses against the schistosomes. Praziquantel acts by disruption of the integrity of the surface membranes of schistosomes and this ... -
Effect of seasonal variation on milk sales and cattle vector-borne prevalence in Kiboga - Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-08)The livestock sector in Uganda contributes 5% to the national GDP, 18.1% to agricultural GDP and 1- 1.5% to trade export value. However, livestock productivity is mainly affected by climate, disease vectors & diseases, and ... -
Effect of sputum characteristics, transportation time and HIV status on rapid detection of mycobacterium tuberculosis complex in resource limited settings
(Makerere University, 2019-06)Globally, Tuberculosis (TB) is one of the most devastating infectious diseases and its eradication is still a challenge given the limitations of the current diagnostic technologies and capacities. Sputum characteristics ... -
The effect of Vitamin E, Vitamin C on viability and performance of cryopreserved African Catfish (c.gariepinus) sperm.
(Makerere University, 2023-11)This study aimed to examine the effects of vitamin E and C supplementation on the viability of cryopreserved C. gariepinus sperm cells, fertility, and hatchability of the fish eggs. Sperm samples were collected from 30 C. ...