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Antibacterial activity and acute toxicity of herbs used in treatment of water borne diarrheal diseases in Butaleja District
(Makerere University, 2021-04)Uganda is still negatively impacted by a huge burden of water borne diseases, the heaviest being diarrhoeal diseases. This may result in high morbidity and mortality rates if left unattended to. The study documented herbs ... -
Antimicrobial knowledge among communities and sSusceptibility patterns of staphylococcus aureus isolated form wildlife-livestock-human Interface at Lake Mburo National Park, Western Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-04)Antibiotic resistance has become a global public health concern because of the organisms causing infections are becoming resistant to most commonly prescribed antibiotic treatments, resulting in prolonged illness and greater ... -
Antimicrobial profiles of E. coli, Salmonella and Campylobacter spp from raw and roasted chicken meat. A case of vending points along selected highways in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-03)Food-borne pathogens are an emerging threat in lieu of increased population growth and urbanization. Safety of ready-to-eat foods notably those on highways is questionable as several cases of gastro-intestinal issues have ... -
Antimicrobial resistance of staphylococcus aureus; knowledge, attitude, and practices on antibiotic use among farmers in Isingiro and Kamuli districts – Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)Bacterial resistance to antibiotics is fast becoming a big challenge as resistance to multiple drugs is rising rapidly. The emergence of resistant Staphylococcus aureus worldwide is life-threatening for both the human and ... -
Antimicrobial resistance profiles of Escerichia coli in different farming systems in Kamuli and Isingiro districts of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-16)Antimicrobial resistance (AMR) is a global crisis, as new forms of resistance emerge and are spreading quickly between continents. The problem of AMR is vast in developing countries, where the burden of infectious ... -
Antimicrobial resistance surveillance: a case study of escherichia coli isolates from selected chicken farms in Masaka City, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-09)The increasing field reports of apparent antimicrobial resistance and resulting treatment failures in poultry farms, that were not supported by scientific evidence was the impetus for this study on chicken farms in Masaka ... -
Antimicrobial susceptibility profile of klebsiella species associated with mastitis in cattle from Ssembabule District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-30)Mastitis is one of the major burdens affecting the dairy sector lowering both the quality and quantity of milk. In an attempt to manage or prevent mastitis, farmers have resorted to frequent and irrational use of antimicrobial ... -
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 ... -
Antiretroviral resistance mutation profiles among drug regimens and HIV-1 Subtypes in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2019-05)Antiretroviral drug resistance is highly considered as a key limiting factor in HIV management because of its varying impact across drug regimens and HIV-1 subtypes. In Uganda, there is a paucity of data on how this factor ... -
Assessing the performance of TB-HIV activities at Masaka Regional Referral Hospital, 2012-2014
(Makerere University, 2021-02)The TB-HIV co-infection burden globally, at regional level and locally, remains a health challenge that requires strong diagnosis, treatment and integrated support. A retrospective study was carried out at Masaka Regional ... -
Assessment of health laboratories in handling epidemics of public health importance in Kampala District
(Makerere University, 2011)Background: Scanty information is available on the extent to which health laboratories in Uganda are involved in managing disease epidemics. According to Central Public Health laboratories report, laboratories in health ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ... -
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 ...