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Analyzing diagnostic infrastructure and capacity building needs for effective rabies control strategies in selected districts of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Rabies remains a significant public health concern in Uganda, particularly in rural districts where the disease is often underreported and inadequately managed. This study aims to assess the management and control strategies ... -
Assessing the aetiology of measles disease and measles-like illness in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Globally, measles is estimated to cause 140,000 deaths annually. Measles and measles-like illness (MLI) remain a significant cause of morbidity and mortality in children in sub-Saharan Africa including Uganda. Understanding ... -
Prevalence, risk factors and socio -economic effects of human and bovine brucellosis in post conflict northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Brucellosis is a zoonotic disease with worldwide impact on both animal production and public health. Human brucellosis is closely associated with the disease occurrence in animals, and it is endemic in many developing ... -
Antimicrobial susceptibility patterns of escherichia coli isolates from livestock and predisposing factors to antimicrobial resistance in Isingiro and Kamuli Districts, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global health challenge to human and animal population. Increase in livestock population coupled with intensive husbandry practices has greatly resulted into increased utilization of ... -
Immunomodulatory activity and safety profile of prunus Africana in an animal model: a common medicinal plant used in management of respiratory virus infections in local communities in Mpigi District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-09)Prunus africana is a common medicinal plant used in modulating the immune system in the treatment of respiratory infections by the local communities and herbalists in Mpigi district. However, limited scientific information ... -
Uptake of and adherence to artificial insemination technology among pig farmers in Mukono District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Pig farming is a popular agribusiness in Uganda, with rankings among the top five pork producing countries in Africa and with an increasing demand for pork. However, pig breeding in Uganda remains unstructured, leading to ... -
Epidemiology and economic impact of cystic echinococcosis in livestock among the pastoral and agro-pastoral communities in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-08)A cross-sectional study was carried out in pastoral and agro-pastoral (PAP) areas to study epidemiology and economic impact of Cystic Echinococcosis (CE) in livestock in Uganda in the districts of Moroto representing ... -
Molecular characterization and antimicrobial resistance patterns of Streptococcus pneumoniae, Haemophilus influenzae, and Moraxella catarrhalis in PCV-10 vaccinated children : A study in Kampala, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)In high income countries (HIC), the evidence of beneficial effect of indirect pneumococcal conjugate vaccination (PCV) protection is decreased nasopharyngeal carriage of vaccine-serotype pneumococci among unvaccinated ... -
Molecular characterization of the point mutation in the Rhomboid encoding gene in Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis
(Makerere University, 2022)Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP) is the etiological agent for a paratuberculosis an incurable, chronic and contagious disease affecting ruminants characterized by progressive weight loss, intermittent ... -
Malaria drug resistance and associated diagnostic failures in arriving refugee children at Adjumani and Kyangwali Reception Centres in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Malaria, caused by Plasmodium falciparum (Pf), is one of the most important infections in African children and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among refugees in sub-Saharan Africa. Uganda is one of the largest ... -
Malaria drug resistance and associated diagnostic failures in arriving refugee children at Adjumani and Kyangwali reception centers in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-01)Malaria, caused by Plasmodium falciparum (Pf), is one of the most important infections in African children and a leading cause of morbidity and mortality among refugees in sub-Saharan Africa. Uganda is one of the largest ... -
Patients’ perceptions about quality of laboratory service and level of satisfaction at Kampala Capital City Authority Health Centres
(Makerere University, 2024)Patients have exclusive needs and preferences for health care services. A positive influence on their satisfaction results in strong intentions to seek health care when needed as well as recommending health care to other ... -
Antimicrobial use in pig production and its associated risk factors in Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-11)The high use of antimicrobials in food animals such as pigs raises concerns about food safety, security, trade and market access for livestock and livestock products. The study determined the prevalence of antimicrobial ... -
Prevalence and risk factors of porcine cysticercosis in Kitgum District, Northern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Cysticercosis caused by Taenia solium (T. solium) is a neglected zoonotic disease with serious public health implications. It is caused by the larval stage of the pork tapeworm, T. solium. Pigs are intermediate hosts of ... -
Peste des petits ruminants post vaccination seroconversion and risk factors in selected districts of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023)Following the adoption of the Global Strategy for the control and eradication of Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), Uganda set to procure vaccines for the eradication of PPR. About 1.5 million doses of PPR75/1 (EMVY strain) ... -
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 ... -
Sero-prevalence of respiratory viruses in captive chimpanzees and caretakers and assessment of knowledge, attitudes, and practices at Lwiro Primates Rehabilitation Centre, Democratic Republic of Congo
(Makerere University, 2023)Viral zoonotic infections leading to viral human-borne respiratory infections threaten humans and great apes’ survival. This study investigated the seroprevalence of respiratory viruses in captive chimpanzees and their ... -
Evaluating of the effect of selected semen extenders on Ankole Longhorn bull semen under selected storage conditions
(Makerere University, 2023)The use of high-quality semen for breed improvement and conservation has prompted extensive research to develop new extenders for preserving semen of different livestock breeds. Ankole longhorn cattle is a culturally ... -
Validation of the Oxford Nanopore (MinION) sequencing platform for identification of HIV-1 transmitted founder viruses
(Makerere University, 2023)Quick identification and characterization of HIV-1 Transmitted/founder (TF) viruses is critical for guiding HIV-1 TF based prevention, and eradication strategies. Therefore, a high throughput sequencing platform is needed ... -
Seroprevalence of Rift Valley Fever (RVF) and its relationship with sources of goats in Terego & Madi Okollo Districts
(Makerere University, 2023-11)Rift Valley Fever (RVF) has caused considerable economic losses in ruminants through abortions and high neonatal mortality. Due to lack of information on the origin of RVF infection in several districts in Uganda, a ...
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