School of Biosecurity, Biotechnolgy and Laboratory Sciences (SBLS): Recent submissions
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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 ... -
The spatio-temporal trends Of FMD outbreaks in some districts of the cattle corridor in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2023-01-09)Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) is a highly infectious viral disease that occurs in both wild and domestic animals. It is a disease of high significance to both the farmers and the Ugandan economy at large. In Uganda, FMD has ... -
Molecular characterisation of human respiratory adeno viruses in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-20)Background: Human adenoviruses (HAdV) are a diverse group of viruses causing a broad range of infections of the respirator y, urogenital, gastrointestinal tracts, and keratoconjunctivitis. Currently there are over 69 ... -
Genetic evolution of influenza A H9N2 viruses isolated from domestic poultry in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-08-10)A(H9N2) avian influenza A viruses were first detected in Uganda in 2017 and have since established themselves in live bird markets. The aim of this study was to establish the subsequent genetic evolution of H9N2 viruses ... -
Quantitative expression of Estrogen, Progesterone and Her-2 and their correlation with Immunohistochemistry in breast cancer at Uganda Cancer Institute
(Makerere University, 2022-12-12)The detection of Estrogen Receptor (ER), Progesterone Receptor (PR) and Human epidermal growth factor receptor 2 (HER-2) is important in stratification of breast cancer and is a basis in selection of therapeutic modalities. ... -
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 ... -
Prevalence and risk factors for gestational diabetes mellitus in Uganda comparing World Helaht Organization and International Association of Diabetes and Pregnancy study group detection criteria
(Makerere University, 2022-12-14)Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is a common medical complication in pregnancy. The aim of this study was to compare GDM prevalence using the World Health Organization (WHO) criteria and the International Association ... -
Genetic determinants of protein digestibility in selected Sorghum multi-parent advanced generation intercross (MAGIC) population
(Makerere University, 2022-11-29)Sorghum bicolor (L.) Moench) is a cereal consumed all over the world especially in arid and semi-arid areas where it is a staple food. It is also used as fodder for animals in the developed countries and also as a merging ... -
Parasite load and plasma cytokine levels in Trypanosoma Brucei infected rats administered with systemic IL-6 AND IL-10
(Makerere University, 2022-12-22)The invasion of central nervous system (CNS) by trypanosomes is mediated by cytokine modulations and responses. The pro-inflammatory cytokine response facilitates the progression to the late stage while the anti-inflammatory ... -
Spatial and temporal distribution of foot and mouth disease in cattle in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-07-12)Background: Foot and Mouth disease is a notifiable transboundary disease, which is endemic in a large area of Sub-Saharan Africa, including Uganda. Recently, the disease has emerged from new areas, with a high impact, ... -
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 ... -
Prevalence and associated risk factors of toxoplasmosis affecting pigs reared by small holder farmers in Wakiso and Mukono Districts of Central Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Porcine Toxoplasmosis is a zoonotic disease caused by Toxoplasma gondii. It leads to pig morbidity and mortality. It is transmitted by eating infected meat, touching surfaces or utensils contaminated by raw meat, ingestion ... -
The role of hyperferritinaemia in pediatric severe malaria pathogenesis and kidney injury
(Makerere University, 2023-01)Ferritin, a highly conserved iron storage protein that sequesters iron from pathogens including Plasmodium falciparum, is part of the acute phase response in malaria pathogenesis. Ferritin levels are elevated in severe ... -
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. ... -
Investigation of viral respiratory co-infections and associated risk factors among SARS-COV-2 suspects in Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12-22)Respiratory coinfections are usually understudied during pandemics like the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic yet preceding outbreaks of respiratory infections like influenza have implicated coinfections as a major cause of ... -
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 ... -
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 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 ... -
Prevalence of selected zoonotic gastrointestinal helminths and associated risk factors in free roaming domestic dogs in Kyegegwa District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022-12)Gastrointestinal helminths remain the most important parasitic infections affecting dogs worldwide and pose a risk to animal and human health. Helminth infections are most common in free roaming domestic dogs and stray ... -
Sero-prevalence and risk factors associated with Brucella Canis infection in dogs in Zombo District, Northwestern Uganda
(Makerere University, 2022)Canine brucellosis is an infectious debilitating disease of economic and public health significance in dogs worldwide. In Uganda, no systematic study has been conducted to establish the occurrence of the condition in dog ...