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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 ... -
Exploring the potential of Nile perch fish processing wastes for animal feed
(Makerere University, 2024-08)Nile perch fish is of a high socioeconomic importance and very popular on the international market for its numerous nutritional benefits (Asnake, 2018). There are seventeen Nile Perch fish processing along the Lake Victoria ... -
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 ... -
Assessment for aflatoxin levels in chicken layer feeds and eggs from selected farms in Wakiso District, Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024-12)Aflatoxin contamination poses a significant threat to animal production, food safety and human health, particularly in low- and middle-income countries where conditions for its production are favorable. In this context, a ... -
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 ... -
Occurrence of Contagious Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP) among cattle slaughtered at Arua City Abattoir
(Makerere University, 2024-11)Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP) is an infectious respiratory disease of cattle caused by Mycoplasma mycoides subsp. Mycoides SC. The disease is endemic in many countries of Africa including Uganda. However, there ... -
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 ... -
Serological and molecular epidemiology of Zoonotic Rickettsia in Arthropod vectors and humans in selected districts of Uganda
(Makerere University, 2024)Rickettsioses are emerging, neglected infectious diseases caused by obligate intracellular Gram-negative bacteria transmitted by arthropod vectors to humans. The diseases are febrile in nature and are difficult to diagnose. ... -
Potential of developing a buffer zone for conservation of West Bugwe Forest Reserve
(Makerere University, 2023-07)Uganda has one of the highest rates of forest loss globally. The disappearance of tropical forests in Uganda is a result of many pressures, both local and regional, acting in various combinations in different geographical ... -
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 ... -
Thyroid function among diabetic patients at Mengo Hospital Kampala
(Africa Journal of Animal and Biomedical Sciences, 2010)Several thyroid malfunctions occur in diabetes mellitus, and thyroid dysfunction may complicate control of diabetes. An association between diabetes mellitus and autoimmune thyroid disease was suspected from previous ... -
Prevalence of cardiovascular diseases in patients at Mengo Hospital
(Africa Journal of Animal and Biomedical Sciences, 2012)Retrospective cross sectional descriptive study was done to determine the prevalence of cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) in patients who were clinically diagnosed with signs and symptoms of CVDs from January – December ... -
Comparative study of Ziehl Neelsen and Auramine-O staining methods for the detection of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in sputum
(Africa Journal of Animal and Biomedical Sciences, 2010)This study cross sectional study was designed to compare the performance of Ziehl Neelsen staining and Auramine fluorescent microscopy staining techniques in detecting the presence of Mycobacterium tuberculosis in sputum. ...
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