Browsing by Subject "treatment"
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Assessment of microbiological quality of herbal preparations used in the treatment of malaria, cough and HIV in Kampala district
(Makerere University, 2022-02)In Uganda, herbal medicine is widely used in the treatment and prevention of various conditions including cough, malaria and HIV opportunistic infections. The demand for herbal products has increased among many consumers ... -
Effect of HIV infection and use of cotrimoxazole prophylaxis on response to chloroquine plus sulphadoxine- pyrimethamine treatment for uncomplicated malaria
(2005-06)INTRODUCTION: Malaria and HIV infection contribute to significant morbidity and mortality in sub-saharan africa, any interaction between the two could lead to profound public health consquencies. HIV infected patients have ... -
Feasibility and effectiveness of peer supervision on paediatric fever treatment among registered private drug sellers in east-central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2021-04-19)Background: In sub-Saharan Africa, pneumonia, malaria and diarrhoea together account for about 60% of under-5 mortality within the age group 1-59 months. In Uganda, 59% of children less than five years of age with febrile ... -
Market survey and antimicrobial evaluation of selected medicinal plants used for treatment of common skin infections in Kampala
(Makerere University, 2021-08-12)Skin infections are the 4th leading cause of nonfatal disease burden worldwide. Approximately 34% of all global occupational diseases encountered are skin infections. The infections affect populations of all ages in ...